Production on 'Extraction 3' has officially begun, with stars Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, and director Sam Hargrave on set. Hemsworth confirmed the start of filming for the third installment of the popular Netflix action franchise on Instagram.

The production on Netflix's 'Extraction 3', featuring Hollywood stars Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba, and Golshifteh Farahani, has officially begun. Confirming the same on Instagram, Chris Hemsworth shared pictures from the sets, featuring himself with Elba and director Sam Hargrave. "E3 here we go!" Hemsworth wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/DbJ25vyxeQj/

'Biggest Swing Yet'

Hargrave, who previously directed the first two 'Extraction' films, returns to helm the third chapter from a screenplay by 'Citadel' and 'Tyrant' writer David Weil. "We're very much looking forward to filming the third chapter in our 'Extraction' saga here in New South Wales. Our goal has always been to push the boundaries of action filmmaking, and with 'Extraction 3,' we're taking our biggest swing yet," Hargrave said, as quoted by Variety.

Tyler Rake's Return

While plot details for the third film have been kept under wraps, Hemsworth will reprise his role as black-ops mercenary Tyler Rake. The franchise is based on the 'Ciudad' graphic novel by Ande Parks, from a story by Parks, Joe Russo and Anthony Russo,

Production and Economic Impact

'Extraction 3' is produced by AGBO's Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco and Ari Costa; Wild State's Hemsworth and Benjamin Grayson; along with Hargrave, Patrick Newall, Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin.

With production on the New South Wales South Coast, the upcoming instalment in the popular franchise is expected to create 450 local jobs and contribute an estimated USD 127 million to the state's screen industry and broader economy. Filming will take place across the South Coast and Sydney over the coming months.

A Netflix Hit Franchise

The original 'Extraction' debuted on Netflix in 2020, becoming one of the streaming platform's biggest film releases at the time. It was followed by 'Extraction 3' in 2023. (ANI)

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