American Idol Moves Season 25 Production to Georgia for Up to 30% Tax Credits
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Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Sep 15
American Idol Moves Season 25 Production to Georgia for Up to 30% Tax Credits
3 articles · Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Sep 15
Summary
Fremantle confirmed that "American Idol" will leave Southern California and produce its 25th season in Georgia, with further details on the relocation still undisclosed.
Georgia offers a 20% film tax credit plus a 10% promotional uplift for productions that spend at least $500,000 in a tax year, a key draw behind the move.
Auditions for the new season began last month and run through the end of September; the 25th season is set to premiere next year.
"American Idol," launched on Fox in 2002 and on ABC since 2018, most recently filmed at Red Studios in Hollywood, adding to a broader shift of TV production away from Los Angeles.