Monster Problems next Hollywood film to shoot in Qld

Move over Aquaman and Thor, Queensland’s latest movie coup features a Maze Runner star — and Brisbane has stolen the spotlight from the Gold Coast.

A HOLLYWOOD blockbuster that ticks all the boxes for date night – a love story starring a US heart-throb and some seriously scary apocalyptic monsters – will be filmed in Brisbane.

Monster Problems, starring Dylan O’Brien of Maze Runner fame, has been lured to Brisbane by a $7.7 million Federal Government incentive.

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And in good news for Brisbane businesses, Hollywood has this time shunned the Gold Coast for Screen Queensland’s $12 million new studios at Hemmant, on Brisbane’s bayside.

The movie’s plot, which has been leaked online, centres on Joel who spends his life in an underground bunker so he isn’t eaten by giant frogs, spiders and weird hybrid creations of the ilk of J.K. Rowling.

The problem for Joel, the only single bloke the bunker, is that he shares the accommodation with about 30 other people, who are loved-up and regularly express their affection.

But once a day for a few minutes he can use a communications device to speak to a single girl named Aimee, who is about 50km away, locked down in another bunker.

He decides to make a run for it and risk his life for love.

Maze Runner actor Dylan O'Brien will star in Monster Problems.

The Government has lured more productions to Australia, particularly Queensland, by increasing its location incentive tax offset rate from 16.5 per cent to 30 per cent.

Arts Minister Mitch Fifield told The Courier-Mail said the film would pump more money and jobs into the local economy.

“This project will create more than 700 new jobs and directly benefit over 220 local businesses, including making use of Australia’s world-class visual effects studios,” Senator Fifield said.

Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said the production would be the first to use the new studios, which were refitted from old cotton sheds.

“We are committed to supporting major productions in Australia so our local cast and crew have the opportunity to work on large sets and learn from global industry experts,” Mr Vasta said.

Paramount Pictures physical production president Lee Rosenthal said the studio was keen to come back to Australia.

“We had a truly exemplary experience filming Dora the Explorer in Queensland last year, and are delighted to continue this symbiotic relationship with Australia, the Queensland community and the Australian Government,” he said.