CBS already films three shows in Southern California. But in order to shoot more in the area, network executives said on Wednesday they would like to see some policy changes.
During a press briefing for CBS’ 2026-2027 primetime lineup, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reinsenbach and Paramount chair of TV media George Cheeks were asked about what it would take for the network to film more shows in L.A., which has seen a major decline in production work over the last few years.
They noted that if a Matt LeBlanc-starring show they have in development, Flint, is ordered to series, it would shoot in L.A. Matlock, NCIS and NCIS: Origins already shoot locally. But the creation of a federal tax credit and amplifications to California’s existing film and television tax incentive program would help in other cases, they said.
“It ultimately is a studio decision because they are
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