Hanging Rock has been selected as a possible site for the filming of a major US TV series.
In what’s being billed as a Hollywood coup that will pump about $20 million into the Victorian economy, the state government signed off on a production deal with HBO and Warner Bros last week.
A spokeswoman for Premier Daniel Andrews, who announced the deal for the third season of
The Leftovers in Los Angeles on Saturday, said scouting continued on other potential sites.
‘‘This brilliant production won’t just attract some of tinsletown’s biggest stars, but create local jobs and inject millions into the Victorian economy,’’ Mr Andrews said.
Macedon Ranges deputy mayor John Connor said there had been no formal approach to date. ‘‘But we would welcome discussions with the producers,’’ he said.
‘‘These kinds of events bring the shire’s wonderful natural attractions to the attention of a worldwide audience.’’
The Leftovers, created by Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof, is a drama that explores a world in shock after 140 million people vanish.
About six million people in the US watched every episode of the show’s second season.
Filming is expected to take about six months and will start in July.
Post-production and visual effects work will also be completed in Victoria.
