Sky has unveiled plans to build a new film studio in Borehamwood next to Elstree Studios, which would create 2,000 new jobs.
The media and telecommunications conglomerate is looking to have the 32-acre TV and film studio up and running by 2022, fully equipped with 14 sound stages, production offices, a set construction workshop, a screening cinema and state-of-the-art post-production and digital facilities.
While the potential cost of the development has not been unveiled, the company has claimed the studio would attract an additional £3billion of production investment over the first five years of operation.
The development has the backing of Sky’s new owner, Comcast, and sister firm NBC Universal – behind top movies such as the Fast & Furious and Despicable Me series.
Sky’s group chief executive, Jeremy Darroch, said: “We know our customers love our award-winning Sky Originals like Chernobyl and our investment in Sky Studios Elstree will enable us to bring more unique stories to more viewers.
“Together we share a joint vision to create a world-leading production capability that will support the creation of thousands of jobs in the creative sector. We can’t wait to get started.”
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