Netflix analyzes cease filming in the state of Georgia if they enforce an anti-abortion law

"We have a lot of women working in productions in Georgia, whose rights, as well as those of millions of others, will be limited by this law," said content manager Netflix. Ted Sarandos, in a statement to the variety.

"That's why we are going to work with ACLU [la principal ONG de derechos civiles de Estados Unidos] and other organizations for the fight of justice ".

"As the law is not enforced yet, we will continue to shoot there, while supporting our partners and artists who choose not to do it.If it is put into practice, we will reconsider it. our entire investment in Georgia. "he warned.

Georgia (Southeast) is one of many states that have recently pbaded tough anti-abortion laws that call for the repeal of the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision in the Roe case. v. Wade, who has legalized abortion all over the country.

After approval and sanction of the so-called "heartbeat" law, which prohibits the termination of pregnancy after six weeks of gestation, Many have called to leave this state known as South Hollywood, where they filmed great Marvel productions such as "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Pantera Nagra", as well as "The Walking Dead" by AMC .

Netflix produces there "Stranger things""Ozark" and "Insatiable", with Alyssa Milano, one of the voices that launches the call to boycott the state if the law is enforced.

Other major studios contacted by AFP have not responded to requests for comment on the law.

Actors such as Jason Bateman, Alec Baldwin, Judd Apatow, Don Cheadle, Ben Stiller, Mia Farrow and Amy Schumer have joined the Milan Call.

The impact on the economy of this state would be great. According to official figures, the film and television industry recorded 92,000 jobs last year and had an economic impact of $ 9,000 million in production.

Kirsten Schaffer, executive director of the NGO Women in Film, told AFP that she was supporting "people who decide not to bring their productions to Georgia or to accept a job in Georgia because of this draconian anti-abortion law ".

"We have compiled a list of abortion-friendly states offering significant tax incentives and we encourage everyone to explore these alternatives: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Nevada, New Jersey, New -Mexico, New York, Washington. "