‘American Idol' Is Moving From Hollywood to Georgia
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- American Idol will move its production from Hollywood to Georgia after more than 20 years, with Fremantle in final talks for a studio in the Atlanta area.
- Georgia offers attractive film tax credits, including a 20% transferable credit plus an additional 10% uplift for promotional value, making it a popular filming location.
- The state has become a major production hub, hosting projects like Stranger Things, The Walking Dead, and James Gunn’s Superman.
- Season 24 of American Idol concluded in May, featuring a Hawaii trip and a tribute to Taylor Swift, with Hannah Harper winning the competition.
- This season also relocated "Hollywood Week" to Nashville and included a special Ohana round in Hawaii judged by industry professionals.
