Pennsylvania Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi announced the Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million through the Film Production Tax Credit Program to produce Season 3 of the Netflix series TIRES and Season 5 of the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown.
Combined, the two productions are expected to inject more than $131 million into the economy in direct expenditures, creating and supporting nearly 3,500 Pennsylvania jobs.
“Pennsylvania offers productions the complete package — world-class crews, diverse locations, competitive incentives, and strong local partners,” said Film Commissioner Pesi. “The continued success of TIRES and the final season of Mayor of Kingstown highlights the confidence producers have in filming here and underscores the lasting economic impact these projects bring to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and communities across the Commonwealth.”
Filming in Philadelphia, TIRES stars Mechanicsburg native Shane Gillis. The story follows Will (Steve Gerben) and his cousin Shane (Gillis) as they try to revitalize the family’s struggling auto-repair chain, “Valley Forge Automotive Center” in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The Shapiro Administration is awarding $6,048,580 for production of Season 3, which is estimated to inject over $24 million in direct spending, creating 1,709 jobs, while utilizing 1,200 hotel nights.
“We’re thrilled that Tires has returned to the Greater Philadelphia area for Season 3. Netflix’s return to the region, and its continued investment in Pennsylvania, highlights everything our area has to offer- from diverse locations and skilled crews to the strength of the PA Film Tax Credit program,” said Co-Directors of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office Erin Wagner & Nicole Shiner.
Pittsburgh’s longest running series, Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown, will film its fifth and final season in the city. The Shapiro Administration is awarding $27,999,732 to the series for production, which is estimated to inject $107,289,039 in direct spending, while creating 1,749 jobs, and utilizing 5,600 hotel nights.
“Fueled by the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit, Mayor of Kingstown has become a cornerstone production for our region — with Season 4 alone generating more than $95 million in economic impact for Pittsburgh. After three seasons here, the show has built genuine roots with our workforce, our businesses, and our communities. In addition to creating thousands of jobs and millions in economic activity, the production repeatedly invested back into the region through contributions to local nonprofits that supported scholarships, food security, and essential supplies for families in need,” said Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office Dawn Keezer.
