Tom Hardy's latest film on Netflix has Welsh subtitles
Netflix's new action thriller which was filmed in Wales will have Welsh subtitles.
Tom Hardy's new Netflix action-thriller HAVOC is reportedly the largest feature film ever to be shot entirely in Wales. It was produced with the support of Creative Wales and even took place at Great Point Studios in Cardiff, Dragon Studios in Bridgend, and various locations across South Wales.
It was released on Netflix today (Friday, April 25) and due to being predominantly filmed it Wales, it even has the option of Welsh subtitles. This follows previous Welsh-subtitled productions on Netflix including Red Notice and The Adam Project featuring Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds.
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The film stars action hunk Tom Hardy and is written and directed by Welsh-born Gareth Evans, known for his work on The Raid, Apostle, and Gangs of London. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter.
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The plot follows a deal gone wrong and a battered detective who must navigate through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son. You can read our review, here.
A recently published economic impact report from Netflix reveals that its productions in Wales have contributed more than £200 million to the UK economy since 2020, supporting over 500 businesses throughout Wales during this period. Read more here.
Wales has emerged as one of Netflix's key production hubs, hosting the filming of iconic shows like the hit Netflix original Sex Education, which was filmed at various locations across South Wales over four highly successful seasons.
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Anna Mallet, Vice President of Production, UK, Netflix, praised Wales's contribution to global entertainment: "From Sex Education to The Crown, and now to HAVOC, some of our most beloved titles were filmed or produced in Wales.
"Blessed with incredible creative talent and beautiful natural landscapes, Wales is an amazing place to make entertainment, so Netflix is delighted that our Welsh productions can continue to create such enduring cultural and economic opportunities."
Thanks to the support of Creative Wales, Sex Education created a significant number of local job opportunities, as well as over 60 trainee and apprenticeship positions for young Welsh creatives, many of whom have since secured full-time roles.
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HAVOC joins a prestigious lineup of major TV and film ventures shot in Wales, benefitting from the support of Creative Wales, an arm of the Welsh Government. From HBO's sprawling epic House of the Dragon to Amazon's freshly revealed Young Sherlock, and the widely celebrated theatrical release Mr Burton, Wales continues to be a hub for screen production.
Creative Wales has channelled £28.6 million into production funding within the screen sector, predicting a whopping £342 million boost to the Welsh economy as a result. This impressive return indicates that for every £1 spent by Creative Wales, nearly £12 is reinvested locally.
Apart from economic growth, the investment has also cultivated talent through 420 trainee placements and apprenticeships, sustaining a wellspring of industry expertise.
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Culture Minister Jack Sargeant remarked: "We are immensely proud of our Welsh creative industries, which employ over 35,000 talented individuals, and the world-class infrastructure we have in place for film and TV productions.
"We are proud to work closely with Netflix, HBO, Amazon and others to bring major productions to Wales. Collaborations like this create jobs, training opportunities and major spend within our economy and are a global platform to showcase everything we offer as a nation."
You can now watch HAVOC on Netflix here.
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