Tyler Perry series, “Different World” reboot among what’s filming in Georgia

What’s filming in Georgia in December includes a faith-based Netflix film “Tis So Sweet,” starring Taraji P. Henson (left), and the third season of Netflix’s “Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black,” starring Taylor Polidore. (Associated Press photos)

Netflix is no joke when it comes to bringing film jobs to Georgia.

Even a year after “Stranger Things” completed filming on its fifth and final season, the streaming giant (now trying to scoop up Warner Bros. and HBO Max) has several active productions in metro Atlanta, according to the Georgia film office.

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“A Different World” aired on NBC from 1987 to 1993. Netflix has shot a pilot for a reboot and appears to be planning a full series run to produce in 2026. (Courtesy of NBC)

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A second season of “Chad Powers,” starring Glen Powell, is set to start shooting Jan. 5, with its home base at Mailing Avenue Stageworks in Atlanta. (Courtesy of Daniel Delgado Jr./Disney)

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What began filming between Oct. 30 and Dec. 8

“Adventure Garage,” a reality show featuring Bear Grylls
“Bloodletting,” indie horror Western
“DaVinci,” indie historical film
“Evergreen Hills Holiday Special,” Chick-fil-A Play
“Health Hero Stories,” Pluto Health Hero Network
“Now and Then,” feature film (no details)
“Real Murders of Atlanta,” Season 4, Oxygen
“The Atlanta Opera Showcase,” Atlanta Opera, Season 4, Vimeo/OTT
“The Part,” indie
“The Secret Lives of Bored Housewives,” TV movie
“Tis So Sweet,” Netflix faith-based movie with Taraji P. Henson
“Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black,” Season 3, Netflix
“A Different World,” TV series, Netflix

What wrapped filming between Oct. 30 and Dec. 8

“Beauty Queen Con,” TLC reality show
“Dreamhack, reality show, Kick
“Heartland,” Netflix film with Jessica Chastain
“Scary Movie 6″ with Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall
“Kind and Seek,” Chick-fil-A Play
“The Seemingly Perfect Family,” TV movie
“Untitled Hip-Hop Chronicles,” documentary
“Untitled Mica Miller Project, Netflix documentary

What’s filming in December in Georgia. (Courtesy of Georgia Film Office)

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Rodney Ho writes about entertainment for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution including TV, radio, film, comedy and all things in between. A native New Yorker, he has covered education at The Virginian-Pilot, small business for The Wall Street Journal and a host of beats at the AJC over 20-plus years. He loves tennis, pop culture & seeing live events.

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