World War II thriller Play Dead filming at virtual production studio in Docklands, Melbourne

Tense World War II survival thriller Play Dead is currently filming at the cutting-edge stages at Docklands Studios, with stars flocking down under for the shoot.

A tense World War II survival thriller Play Dead, starring rising UK actor Noah Jupe and Dexter cast member Patrick Gibson, is the latest significant international film to be shot in Melbourne.

The movie is currently filming at the cutting-edge stages at Docklands Studios where a 1940s Belgian countryside is being created on screens. The production will create more than 400 jobs across crew, cast, extras and post-production and digital effects roles.

Noah Jupe as Marcus Abbott with co-stars Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in A Quiet Place. Picture: Paramount Pictures

Noah Jupe is headed to Melbourne for his latest thriller following blockbuster A Quiet Place. Picture: Paramount Pictures

The film is expected to inject more than $24 million into the Victorian economy.

Filming has already taken place in Gippsland South.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Play Dead also stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Andreas Pietschmann, Juliette Gariepy and Sebastian Griegel, along with Australian actors Joel Jackson, Sean Keenan, Harrison Quast and Don Hany.

Matthias Schweighöfer. Picture: Supplied

Andreas Pietschmann. Picture: Supplied

Play Dead is the latest international production to land in Melbourne, following on this year from the TV series The Dispatcher, gridiron movie The Untitled John

Tuggle Project, sci-fi action film War Machine and the Liam Neeson action feature The Mongoose.

“This latest production shows that screen is a serious business for our state, one that creates jobs, builds our skilled workforce, generates millions for our economy and showcases Victorian innovation to the world,” Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks said.

“Our investment in cutting-edge screen technology is paying dividends, and when combined with our stunning locations, expert crews and screen talent, it is a winning combination that keeps productions from across the globe coming to Victoria.”