Actor Anthony Mackie To Open Film & Television Studio In New Orleans

Anthony Mackie

Actor Anthony Mackie To Open Film & Television Studio In New Orleans

Actor Anthony Mackie is taking his talents to New Orleans!

According to reports, Marvel veteran Anthony Mackie, 43, is building a new film and television studio in his hometown of New Orleans. According to reports, the 20 acres of land that Anthony Mackie purchased for his project is located near the Little Woods neighborhood, which is close to the I-10 service road. New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell recently expressed her excitement and support towards Mackie’s business venture via Twitter. In part, she tweeted,

“The New Orleans East is making a comeback, bam.”

She added,

“This is incredible.”

City Councilman Oliver Thomas also spoke on Mackie’s upcoming studio and said,

“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.”

He added,

“To have Captain America and his brand and his star power I think it helps to support all the other investments.”

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