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North Carolina Awards $15M for MrBeast's 'Beast Games'

9/14/2025

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North Carolina awarded $15 million to MrBeast’s game show, “Beast Games,” for its second season filming.
This is the largest incentive under the state's Film and Entertainment Grants program.
The production is projected to generate at least $60 million in local spending.
The first season, filmed in Las Vegas, became Amazon's most-watched unscripted show.
The state seeks to enhance its film industry and create jobs.

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Story summary

North Carolina awarded $15 million to MrBeast’s game show, “Beast Games,” for its second season filming.
This is the largest incentive under the state's Film and Entertainment Grants program.
The production is projected to generate at least $60 million in local spending.
The first season, filmed in Las Vegas, became Amazon's most-watched unscripted show.
The state seeks to enhance its film industry and create jobs.