Marvel star Anthony Mackie is opening a New Orleans movie studio
The new Captain America actor is leveraging his Marvel success to boost up his hometown, Anthony Mackie is putting his money where his hometown is. The New Orleans-born actor who now wears the mantle of Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe closed a deal on Friday to purchase 20 acres of land in New Orleans East. It's believed that the location will be the home of East Studios LLC, a Mackie-led film studio, as multiple sources told the local news outlet .
Any specifics beyond that are unknown at this point, though Mackie has leveraged his Marvel success in recent years to take a more high-profile role on the projects to which he's connected. He was credited as the executive producer on the 2019 science fiction film Io, and he's listed as a producer on two more recent streaming projects — The Banker on Apple TV+ and Outside the Wire on Netflix.
Mackie is also set to star in and executive produce Twisted Metal, a comedy reimagining of the classic car combat video game series for Peacock that has him partnering with Deadpool writer/directors Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. He may also still be producing a biopic about celebrity lawyer Johnnie Cochran called Signal Hill, but there hasn't been much news about that one since 2017.
The Mackie family already has a big presence in New Orleans, including a lengthy history of supporting the city. Anthony specifically has said the 2008 disaster the city faced after Hurricane Katrina prompted him to head home and invest himself in his hometown's success.
"I loaded up my truck, I moved back to New Orleans, built a house," he said in a 2011 interview with The Guardian. Upon arriving home, Mackie took note of how the government response and insurance company red tape failed the people on the ground who were still reeling and trying to find their way in the midst of widespread devastation
"Every time I go home now, I feel it with everybody who's stayed and rebuilt, the magnitude of we did it," Mackie said in the Guardian interview. "Even when the federal government fucked us, we did it on our own. We're in a position where we can say we did it without your help, so kiss my ass."
Mashable reached out to Mackie's publicist for more details on what the plans for East Studios LLC look like and we'll update this story if we hear back.
'Captain America' Actor Anthony Mackie Purchases 20 Acres To Build Production Studio
On Friday, New Orleans native actor Anthony Mackie closed a deal to acquire 20 acres of land in New Orleans East to build a film and television production studio, The Marvel Star trained in acting at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and his decision to develop projects in the state of Louisiana is a significant win for the local economy and community, as expressed by the Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans on Twitter.
The 43-year-old actor bought the area of land on the I-10 Service Road at Read Boulevard, close to the Little Woods neighborhood, according to land records obtained by WBRZ.
Mackie said through his agent that specific details of the deal are too premature to discuss. Still, those involved in business undertaking said the actor intends to christen his production company East Studios, LLC, WBRZ reports.
Mackie’s latest investment likely stems from the actor segueing into producing with such films as “The Banker” and “Outside the Wire,” according to 4WWL.
Mackie’s studio plans can aid Louisiana’s burgeoning film and television industry with opportunities for intellectual property acquisitions, development, production, and marketing, The Times-Picayune.
“Years ago, we talked about us being Hollywood South. I think maybe we’re finally in a position to make it happen and for New Orleans East to be the foundation for that to happen,” said Thomas.
In addition to Mackie, other Hollywood players have also shown interest in the area, like The Impact Investment Group. Representatives of New Orlean native filmmaker Tyler Perry are also looking to build a film studio there.
“To have Captain America and his brand and his star power I think it helps to support all the other investments,” explains Thomas.
Anthony Mackie building movie studio in New Orleans
Marvel's newest Captain America and New Orleans-born actor Anthony Mackie is planning to start a movie studio in New Orleans East.
Sources tell The Times-Picayune | New Orleans Advocate that Mackie bought a tract of 20 acres on the I-10 Service Road at Read Boulevard, near the Little Woods neighborhood, according to land records.
The negotiation for the land had reportedly gone on for months, and Mackie closed on the purchase Friday, March 11, sources say.
The 43-year-old actor said through his agent that it was premature to discuss specifics about the studio, but several people involved in the negotiation said Mackie intends to site his new production company, East Studios LLC, at the location and is looking to buy more space nearby.
Mackie is a graduate of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) and has taken on dozens of film and television roles, such as Marvel's Falcon. He recently moved into producing, with credits on films including "The Banker" and "Outside the Wire."
Marvel Actor Anthony Mackie Buys 20 Acres Of Land To Open A Studio
Anthony Mackie is going home to invest in his community. Marvel actor has secured 20 acres of land in New Orleans East to open a studio.
Land records confirm Anthony Mackie signed the deal this past Friday, March 11. Although he has not yet confirmed the details of the purchase, it has been reported that the land will become a new site for the actor’s production company, East Studios LLC.
“The actor, 43, who trained initially at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, said through his agent that it was premature to discuss specifics,” the outlet revealed. However, “several people involved in the months-long negotiation for the land said Mackie intends to site his new production company, East Studios LLC, at the Read Boulevard tract and is looking to buy more space nearby.”
The site is projected to be revolutionary for the state’s entertainment industry and will reportedly include the acquisition of intellectual property, development, production, and marketing.
Mackie Brothers Committed To Their Community
Anthony Mackie now joins a familiar face as his brother, Dr. Calvin Mackie also has plans to advance their hometown of New Orleans.
As AfroTech previously told you, Dr. Mackie is making Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) accessible to children. Dr. Mackie plans to build a 42,000-square-foot innovation hub by 2023 to support the region’s growing community.
“We took technology and the human capital out into the community. Now we made a connection and we want the community to follow us so we are building a home where they can come and get more in-depth training based on what they are interested in,” Dr. Calvin told AfroTech exclusively.
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