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Carly Levy

See Matthew McConaughey, Owen Wilson And More Actors Explain Why They Want More Movies To Film In Texas Instead Of Hollywood

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Hollywood may be known as the hub of entertainment, especially when it comes to filming movies and TV shows. However, as productions pop up all around the country, one state that hasn't gotten as much love is Texas, and Matthew McConaughey, Owen Wilson and more are trying to change that. The state has been the setting and filming location for many prominent movies like Boyhood, Bottle Rocket, Selena, and even the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies. However, in recent years it's migrated elsewhere. So, in order to encourage more filming in the Lone Star State, McConaughey, Owen Wilson, and others got together for a PSA to do something about it.

You would think that a state like Texas would be used for filming frequently considering its vast and beautiful landscapes. While everything is said to be bigger in Texas, the film industry hasn’t been as of late, and there's a group of actors who want to change that. So, proud Austin native and actor Glen Powell posted a video on Instagram of a PSA for “Good for Texas” about why we need more filmmaking to be done in the southern state. Take a look at this informative video below:

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