Action-thriller HAVOC, produced with Creative Wales support and
released on Netflix today [Friday, April 25], is the
biggest feature film ever shot entirely in Wales according to a
recent report by the streaming giant.
HAVOC, starring Tom Hardy and written/directed by Welsh-born
Gareth Evans (The Raid, Apostle, Gangs of London) follows a deal
gone wrong and a bruised detective having to fight his way
through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged
son. The production was shot at Great Point Studios in Cardiff,
Dragon Studios in Bridgend and on location across South Wales.
Wales has become one of Netflix's key production hubs, and has
been the filming location for iconic shows like the hit Netfix
original Sex Education which was shot at various locations across
South Wales over four hugely successful seasons. Thanks to
Creative Wales support – the teen comedy drama was able to create
a significant amount of job opportunities locally, as well as
over 60 trainee and apprenticeship positions for young Welsh
creatives, many of whom went on to secure full time roles.
An economic impact report recently published by Netflix reveals
that its productions in Wales have contributed over £200 million
to the UK economy since 2020, supporting over 500 businesses from
all over Wales in that time.
In a nod to its Welsh roots, Netflix has ensured that HAVOC will
be available to view with Welsh-language subtitles, much like The
Adam Project starring Ryan Reynolds and Dal Y Mellt which was the
first S4C Welsh-language drama picked up by Netflix.
HAVOC is the latest in a long line of major TV and film
productions filmed in Wales thanks to Welsh Government backing
through Creative Wales: from HBO's House of the Dragon, to
Amazon's recently announced Young Sherlock and the much-acclaimed
recent cinematic release Mr Burton.
The £28.6 million of production funding Creative Wales has
invested so far in the screen sector is projected to bring an
additional £342 million of additional spend into the Welsh
economy, meaning for every £1 it has invested, Creative Wales has
seen nearly £12 invested back in the Welsh economy.
This investment has delivered 420 trainee placements and
apprenticeships, ensuring a thriving pipeline of skilled
professionals.
Anna Mallet, Vice President of Production, UK, Netflix, said:
“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.”
Culture Minister, , said:
“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.”
Notes to editors
Netflix in Wales report: NFX941_CreativeImpactReport-b.pdf
