Clueless Reboot, Rockford Files Redo, and Other High-Profile Shows Set to Shine in California with Tax Credits

Hollywood's golden age is shining once more as California awards tax credits to nine high-profile television projects, including the much-anticipated Clueless sequel series and the long-awaited reboot of The Rockford Files. These projects, totalling over $608 million in direct production spending across the state, will generate approximately 1,014 filming days. Leading the charge is CBS Studios' update of Clueless for Paramount+, starring Alicia Silverstone once again as Cher Horowitz. The project is set to receive an estimated tax credit of $16 million. David Boreanaz takes on the iconic role of Jim Rockford in the reboot of The Rockford Files, produced by Universal Television, which has been awarded $21 million in estimated tax credits. Also coming from Universal Television is Jamie Lee Curtis' new series, Newlyweds, starring Tea Leoni and Tim Daly, which will receive $5.8 million in estimated tax credits. Viola Davis stars in Ascent, a Paramount Television Studios production for Paramount+ that has been awarded $21 million in estimated tax credits. Other projects include the series Love Comes Softly with $7.3 million, SWAT Exiles with $16 million, a new Amazon comedy series with $11.6 million, and an unnamed scripted Disney Entertainment Television series which netted the highest estimated tax credit of this round with $45 million. With animated series now eligible for tax credits, a Netflix animated project will receive $1.2 million in tax credits. California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program is proving to be a game-changer, creating jobs and injecting millions into the state's economy while showcasing the talent and creativity of its diverse landscape. Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed his excitement about the expansion of the tax credit program, stating that it "generates new jobs and fair wages... solidifying California’s competitive edge in entertainment and expanding opportunities for today’s workforce." The second year of the expanded program is expected to continue exceeding expectations, generating billions in economic activity. Alicia Silverstone, star and executive producer of Clueless, expressed her gratitude for keeping production in Los Angeles, stating that "the city is resilient," and that "Clueless belongs in Los Angeles." David Boreanaz, star of The Rockford Files, also expressed his excitement about bringing the series to California. This round of tax credits serves as a testament to California's enduring appeal for high-profile television productions, promising a bright future for both the state and its talented workforce.