Nicole Kidman, the acclaimed actress and producer, recently expressed her commitment to expanding Hollywood productions in Nashville, Tennessee, where she lives with her husband, country music star Keith Urban. Speaking at the Nashville Film Festival last week, Kidman highlighted the city’s potential as a vibrant location for filmmaking, emphasizing its growing creative community.
Collaboration with Reese Witherspoon to Boost Local Industry
Kidman revealed that she and Reese Witherspoon, who also relocated to Nashville in 2012, are both eager to bring additional projects to the city.
“I’ll be bringing more and more production here,”
Kidman said. She added that Witherspoon,
“lives here too, and she’s one of my best besties.”
Though she joked that their acclaimed series Big Little Lies must remain in its original production location, Kidman is confident about the opportunities for future work in Tennessee.
She praised the local talent, saying,
“The crews are fantastic and the actors, and the people, all of … I feel that it’s taking off and will continue to take off, so off we go.”
Encouraging the state, she added,
“Come on, Tennessee, we’ve got this.”
Personal Connection to Nashville Inspires Creativity
Nicole Kidman filmed the first season of her Amazon Prime series Scarpetta in Nashville and is excited to begin work on its second season, describing the city as a source of creative inspiration.
“My favorite thing is the people,”
she shared,
“I love the Nashville people because they embraced me two decades ago and they keep making it possible for our family to have the most beautiful life here.”
Nashville’s Growing Role in Entertainment
Since Kidman and Urban moved to Nashville in 2008, the city has continued to develop as a significant hub for entertainment beyond country music. Nashville, known as Music City, is home to numerous musicians and songwriters, and has become a popular location for filming films and TV shows. Kidman’s recent projects, including the upcoming second season of Scarpetta and the completion of filming for Practical Magic 2 in the UK, underscore her active role in the industry both locally and internationally.
Looking Ahead for Nicole Kidman Nashville Productions
Nicole Kidman’s dedication to fostering growth in Nashville’s film industry signals a promising shift in the city’s cultural landscape. By encouraging more productions to be based there, she and Reese Witherspoon aim to establish Nashville as a strong competitor to traditional Hollywood centers. This momentum is likely to attract further talent and projects, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a creative and professional hub for the entertainment world.
