- Published:
- Thursday 1 October 2026
Labor has locked in another major international production that will back hundreds of Victorian jobs.
Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx stars in the new Hollywood film Deadlocked, which starts filming in Melbourne in early October.
Deadlocked will create more than 855 jobs for local cast and crew, plus roles for 1,000 extras – delivering more than $36 million for the Victorian economy.
Large-scale action sequences will be shot across Docklands, as Melbourne stands in for New York.
Locations across the CBD, Docklands and Port Melbourne will also feature, alongside Docklands Studios Melbourne.
Deadlocked will work with 370 Victorian businesses, including screen industry experts working in armoury, safety and stunts, and general service providers.
The action film follows a former Marine, played by Foxx, who is serving jury duty when a high-profile trial turns into a deadly hostage situation, and he is forced back into action.
The cast includes Victorian actor Luke Hemsworth, as well as Sasha Calle and KiKi Layne.
The production builds on Victoria’s strong relationship with Amazon MGM Studios, following Foe, Liam Neeson thriller Ice Road 2: Vengeance and Ricky Stanicky, which brought Zac Efron and John Cena to the state.
Deadlocked joins a growing pipeline of screen projects secured for Victoria, including:
- Skeletons, starring Oscar winner Brie Larson
- Period drama Fog City
- Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel, starring Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya
- Empire City, starring Gerard Butler and Hayley Atwell.
Legal drama Slander, starring Rachel Griffiths, and Wentworth: Halfway Home are also filming in Victoria.
Deadlocked was secured for Victoria by VicScreen through the Victorian Screen Incentive and is also accessing the Federal Government’s Location Offset.
Only Labor is backing Victoria’s screen industry and the local jobs that come with it.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Creative Industries Vicki Ward
“Deadlocked filming in Melbourne is another huge vote of confidence in our crews, our locations and our talent.”
“We’re proud to have locked in Deadlocked, creating more than 855 local jobs and injecting $36 million into our economy.”
Quotes attributable to VicScreen CEO Caroline Pitcher
“Melbourne is once again set to take centre stage, with Deadlocked filming action scenes next weekend.”
“From the CBD to Docklands Studios Melbourne, Victoria offers the locations, infrastructure and talent that global productions need. Deadlocked will deliver real benefits for the Victorian screen industry and the wider economy.”
Quotes attributable to Producer Paul Currie
“We’re thrilled to be back in Victoria with our incredible cast and crew making another high-octane thriller.”
“Melbourne’s CBD is an extraordinary backdrop for a film of this scale, and we’re looking forward to bringing some excitement to the city for Melburnians as we film some spectacular action sequences.”
Quotes attributable to Producer Fred Berger
“Melbourne delivers everything an action-packed project like this could ask for, from world-class stages to remarkably versatile locations that can stand in for almost anywhere in America.”
“I've filmed all over the world, and few places have impressed me as much as Victoria, both for its incredible cityscapes and the depth of talent within its screen industry.”