Gov. Stein announces major projects, including MrBeast’s Beast Games, approved for grants

On Wednesday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced that multiple film projects, including Beast Games in New Hanover County and Pitt County, have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.

According to Governor Stein’s office, the productions are estimated to create more than 3,800 jobs in total and spend more than $131.6 million in locations across the state.

“North Carolina is home to a thriving TV and film industry, and it’s only getting stronger,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These grants support this vital economic activity that benefits small businesses and suppliers across the state.”

Season 2 of Beast Games, from MrBeast, the YouTube star who calls Greenville home, is included in the grants and was filmed in and around New Hanover and Pitt counties, with an approved grant of up to $15 million.

The other recipients:

TV/Streaming Series

• The “RJ Decker Pilot” was approved for an award of up to $2.8 million, and filming took place in the Greater Wilmington area.
• “Top Chef” Season 23 has been approved for a grant rebate up to $2.5 million and will be filmed in the Charlotte region.

Feature-Length Films

• “Drivers Ed,” which has concluded principal photography, used locations in New Hanover, Pender, and Orange counties with an approved grant of up to $1.835 million.
• “Bad Counselors” was approved for a grant of up to $2.03 million, and filming took place in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties.
• “The Bard” is wrapping up shooting in the Piedmont Triad area and has been approved for an award of up to $4.6 million.
• “May and the Woodsman” has been approved for a grant of up to $412,500 and will be using locations in the Piedmont Triad and Northwest Prosperity Zones.