SEATTLE — The supernatural horror film Passenger, which recently hit theaters, was filmed in Seattle and generated millions of dollars in local economic activity, according to the Seattle Office of Economic Development.
The movie follows people who take road trips and disappear. It stars British actor Jacob Scipio and Spanish Zimbabwean actress Lou Llobell as a young couple.
The Seattle Office of Economic Development helped bring the production to the big screen by issuing permits for filming locations, including Pioneer Square, Lincoln Park, and Georgetown, the office said.
Paramount Studios used Seattle’s film permitting program, which costs $25 per day, and M5 Creative’s local office space for six months during production, according to the office.
The film showcased Seattle’s versatility as a filming destination while also providing an economic boost to the region, the office said.
The production hired 325 local cast and crew members and spent an estimated $5 million to $10 million locally.