By Blair Marnell
The “Green Lantern” feature film may soon be moving its beleaguered production to Mexico; which would negate the previously rumored shift to Louisiana.
According to Inside Film, the decision hasn’t been finalized yet. But if the production were to remain in Australia, it would cost an additional $20 million to make.
The site quotes an anonymous source allegedly connected with the studio as saying, “We still haven’t given up on ‘Green Lantern,' but the way the exchange rate is going up it’s looking more and more unlikely.”
The financial problems for the Ryan Reynolds-starring superhero film first came to light back in August, when it was revealed that Warner Brothers’ failure to secure needed tax breaks from the Australian government and the unexpectedly strong Australian dollar had exponentially driven up the cost of the film.
Additionally, “Green Lantern” director Martin Campbell has reportedly made “substantial script amendments”, which could require the film’s budget to increase.
Production of “Green Lantern” has already been pushed back from November to early next year, potentially endangering its current June 2011 release date.
However, it is interesting to note that Warner Brothers is still renting eight sound stages at Fox Studios Australia; although it is also rumored that the space may be used for a different film entirely.
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