50 Cent joins Mark Wahlberg in taking movie production out of Hollywood
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is opening a new film studio. Instead of launching the studio in Hollywood, the standard location for the movie industry, he made the decision to set things up in Shreveport, Louisiana, becoming the latest star to make a substantial move out of Los Angeles.
“As someone who has always believed in the transformative power of music, film, and television, I’m beyond excited to introduce the expansion of my G-Unit Film & Television through the launch of G-Unit Studios right here in Shreveport,” Jackson said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
“From the gritty narratives of the streets to the compelling stories that define our era, G-Unit has always been more than just entertainment; it’s a platform for voices that need to be heard, stories that need to be told,” he continued.
Jackson said the idea of bringing the film studio to Shreveport isn’t “just a business decision” but also “a commitment to fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation.”
He added, “We see Shreveport as a beacon of inspiration and creativity.”
G-Unit Film & Television is a production company that Jackson created in 2003. Through the company, he released a documentary called “50 Cent: The New Breed” and he’s worked with Starz to produce shows like “Power,” in which he also starred.
In an additional statement to Fox News Digital, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said the city is “thrilled” to be the home of the new studio.
