Nine television projects, including seven new series, have been awarded tax credits through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit (Program 4.0). These productions, which will generate $608 million in direct production spending across the state, are expected to account for 1,014 filming days, bringing needed good-paying jobs and meaningful investment to the creative community.

New television projects coming to the Golden State will tell quintessential California stories and feature A-list talent. The lineup includes a sequel to Clueless, produced by CBS Studios for Paramount+; a reboot of The Rockford Files and Jamie Lee Curtis’ new series Newlyweds, starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, both from Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group; and Ascent from Paramount Television Studios also for Paramount+, marking the return to television of Emmy and Academy Award-winning star Viola Davis.

“California has been a pioneer in film and television production. With the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit program, we’re able to shine a spotlight on the talent and creativity the Golden State has to offer, while also generating new jobs and fair wages. Just as it did in its first year, the second year of the expanded tax credit plans to continue exceeding expectations, and generate billions in economic activity--solidifying California’s competitive edge in entertainment and expanding opportunities for today’s workforce,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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