Film project skips town after Roe ruling

A movie slated to start filming in Arkansas this week has relocated because of the state's abortion ban.

Driving the news: The production of "Eric Larue" directed by actor Michael Shannon has moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, according to a news release from the producer to Arkansas' film commissioner.

Why it matters: Restrictive reproductive health care policies may be a tipping point for companies choosing to do business with, or in, certain states.

• By reducing labor force participation and earnings among women, Arkansas' near total abortion ban will cost the state $1.2 billion per year, one estimate says.

Yes, and: The Motion Picture Association estimates the film and television industry is responsible for about $150 million in wages and 2,600 jobs in Arkansas.

Details: Arkansas Economic Development Commission, which oversees the state Film Commission, won't disclose the number of film projects currently underway.

• But a spokesperson told Axios via email there are "several ongoing film projects in the state, and there are several more planned to begin shooting later this year."

Flashback: Season 3 of "True Detective," "Mud," and "Sling Blade" were all filmed in Arkansas.

What they're saying: "To our knowledge, no other filmmakers with ongoing projects or planned projects have expressed intention to withdraw due to Arkansas’ trigger law," the commission’s spokesperson wrote.

• "Likewise, we are not aware of any businesses in any other industries in the state that have withdrawn planned projects or ongoing projects in response to Arkansas trigger law," they added.

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