Penang courts more global productions as Mark Wahlberg filming puts state in focus

GEORGE TOWN, July 14 — Penang is stepping up efforts to attract more international film and television productions after Netflix’s upcoming Hollywood film The Big Fix , starring Mark Wahlberg, selected the state as one of its filming locations.

State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the production marked another milestone in Penang’s efforts to establish itself as a preferred destination for international filmmakers while strengthening its tourism and creative economy.

Wong said he recently visited the film set at the Penang City Stadium, where he met members of the production team, including producer Bennett Walsh, Biscuit Films producer Bill Donovan and Malaysia location manager Guy Sahibjahn.

"The decision by a major Netflix production starring Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg to film in Penang is another significant milestone for the state's tourism and creative economy," he said in a statement today.