A movie that was filmed in Baltimore and is set to be released next year on streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu generated $9.4 million in economic impact for Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Monday.
The film “They Fight” was filmed for nearly three weeks in Baltimore City in October and November, supporting 375 jobs and hiring Marylanders for production leadership, cast, and crew.
“We are proud that the production team behind ‘They Fight’ chose to call Maryland home for this project,” Gov. Moore said. “Their decision showcases our state’s commitment to our arts economy, bringing growth for our small businesses and jobs for our talented workforce. Maryland is taking an all-of-the-above approach to economic growth, and our state’s local film industry is a crucial part of that mission.”
“Who is cast in “They Fight?”
“They Fight,” produced by A/Vantage Pictures, features actors André Holland (“Moonlight” and “Selma”), Wendell Pierce (“The Wire” and “Treme”), and Samira Wiley (“Orange is the New Black” and “The Handmaid’s Tale”)…