New comedy film slated to film in Utah, among others
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Derick Fox, ABC4
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Three new productions will begin filming in Utah after receiving a tax incentive to film in the Beehive State, including a new comedy movie starring Charlie Day and Allison Williams.
The new movie, titled “Kill Me,” is described as a comedy despite the excerpt on IMDB reading more like a dramatic mystery.
The story follows Jimmy, played by Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The Super Mario Bros. Movie), who wakes up after an apparent suicide. He works together with a 911 operator named Margot, played by Williams (“Get Out,” “Megan”), to solve the mystery of what happened.
“Did someone try to kill him or is the specter of depression haunting him?” the movie’s description reads.
“We are thrilled to have been awarded the tax credit for ‘Kill Me’ and are excited to return to Utah for our next film,” said Producer Matt Miller (“The Wolf of Snow Hollow,” “California King”). “Having filmed two projects here previously, we’ve experienced the incredible support of the Utah Film Commission, the unmatched beauty of the state’s landscapes, and the professionalism of its local crew. Utah has been an essential part of our storytelling, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to once again showcase this amazing location in our work.”
In addition to “Kill Me,” The Utah Board of Tourism Development also approved film incentives for the popular HGTV series “Help! I Wrecked My House” and an untitled documentary about the Great Salt Lake.
Earlier this year, HGTV star Jasmine Roth began searching for Utah homes to help renovate on the Wasatch Front and surrounding area. Roth had just completed her move from Southern California to her new home in Park City.
“Having just given birth to her second child, she and her family have decided to move to Park City where she’ll embark on a new adventure, rebuilding her design and building a company from the ground up and helping a whole new city of homeowners who have wrecked their homes,” said Liz Kerrigan, HGTV Senior Vice President of Current Programming.
The untitled Great Salt Lake documentary is a local project spearheaded by Geralyn Dreyfus and Nicole Docta. Directed by local filmmaker Erika Cohn (“Belly of the Beast,” “In Football We Trust”), the documentary is said to document the lake’s rich history and its present-day struggles.
“We’re creating a film about the Great Salt Lake because we are invested in our community, the environment, and our future here,” said Cohn. “We’re honored to have the support of the Utah Film Commission in order to bring this vital story to life.”
The Utah Film Commission said all three projects will be an economic boon for the Beehive State, generating an economic impact of about $3 million and bringing in over 100 new jobs.