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Movie about Thai cave rescue to be filmed on Gold Coast
Before the coronavirus pandemic dominated world headlines, there were few stories that captured the world’s attention greater than the bold rescue of a team of Thai soccer players from deep inside a flooded cave.
And now the iconic story will be captured on the big screen and filmed on the Gold Coast by Oscar winning director, Ron Howard.
The motion picture, Thirteen Lives, will provide an estimated 275 jobs and pump $45 million into the Queensland economy.
“The Gold Coast is one of few places in the world where the screen industry is booming,” Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.
“The story of this rescue captivated millions of people around the world. It’s great that the Gold Coast can play a part in ensuring this…
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