'Fallout' Producer Lauds Tax Breaks for Luring Show to Hollywood

The production of Amazon Prime Video's "Fallout" series has found a home in California, thanks in large part to the state's generous tax incentives, according to writer and producer Jonathan Nolan. Nolan highlighted the crucial role these rebates played in bringing the big-budget adaptation of the popular video game to the state for its second season, after the first was shot in New York. California's offer of $25 million in tax rebates was instrumental in securing the production. Nolan, who was actively involved in lobbying efforts, championed California's $750 million tax rebate program aimed at attracting more film and television productions. He even hosted state legislators on set to demonstrate the benefits for actors and craftspeople. The show's third season also remained in California, benefiting from $42 million in tax credits on a $166.3 million budget. This allowed for the hiring of nearly 600 crew members and 30 actors. Nolan noted that industry professionals had become accustomed to filming in locations like London, Budapest, or Sydney, but California's incentives made it competitive again.

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If the tax credit wasn’t here, it would be a non-starter and ​we wouldn’t be able to be here.