The game show The Floor could have easily been shot in Los Angeles, but Fox opted for Dublin due to financial reasons. This trend is indicative of a broader shift in the entertainment industry, where rising labor costs have driven producers away from Hollywood to more cost-effective locations abroad. This decision not only affects production budgets but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of thousands of workers in L.A., leading to an existential crisis in the industry as local production levels have dropped significantly over the past decade.
In recent years, due to rising labor costs post-strikes, many productions have shifted overseas, creating a significant impact on Hollywood's middle-class workforce.
According to industry workers, productions outside the U.S. have increased, with filming in Hollywood down by over one-third, leading to an existential crisis.
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