So far actors and production companies have been the most vocal about a controversial Georgia anti-abortion law, but now Netflix has entered the conversation.
There has been a growing movement for Hollywood to boycott Georgia in the wake of the controversial legislation.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill into law on May 7. The measure, set to go into effect January 1, would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
The backlash has included high-profile stars like Kristen Wiig whose rep confirmed to CNN last week that her new comedy with Annie Mumolo, «Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,» would not be filming in the state in light of the legislation.
Kristen Wiig’s comedy pulls out of Georgia after anti-abortion bill signing
Executive producers for «The Power,» an Amazon show by Sister Pictures, recently said the creators of the series decided not to scout for filming locations in Georgia.
TV show producers cancel plans to scout for filming locations in Georgia
Executive producers Jane Featherstone and Naomi De Pear said that decision was «a direct response to the signing.
