Netflix's Extraction sequel starring Chris Hemsworth moves production from Australia to Europe

Netflix’s Extraction sequel starring Chris Hemsworth is due to begin filming in Europe, after moving production from Australia amid the country’s Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown. 

According to Variety, the film will be shot in Prague, in the Czech Republic.

The publication reports that sources said crew were only told the news of the relocation on Friday and had already started prepping for the shoot in NSW. 

Relocations: Netflix’s Extraction sequel starring Chris Hemsworth has moved production from Australia to Europe due to fears of Covid-19 shutdowns

Sources also said that Covid-19 and the subsequent shutdowns were a motivating factor in the decision. 

‘Other sources put the move into a wider context, explaining that Hemsworth’s tight schedule and the growing uncertainties associated with shooting in Australia make relocation a safe choice,’ the publication added. 

Back in July last year, it was reported that Extraction was Netflix’s most-watched original film of all time.  

Reports: According to Variety, the film will be shot in Prague, in the Czech Republic. The publication reports that sources said crew were only told the news of the relocation on Friday and had already started prepping for the shoot in NSW. Chris is pictured in Extraction

The 2020 mercenary-gone-rogue movie beat out Sandra Bullock’s 2018 post-apocalyptic thriller Birdbox on the popular streaming service.

Extraction has been viewed by 99 million Netflix accounts within the first month of its release, according to CNet.

It also beat out the critically-acclaimed fantasy series The Witcher, which is based off the popular book series and video game.   

However, Netflix’s numbers are to be taken with a grain of salt, as a ‘view’ is counted after only two minutes of play time.

For Extraction, this means the film could be considered watched by Netflix’s algorithm even before the viewer heard a single line of spoken dialogue.

It was a hit: Back in July last year, it was reported that Extraction was Netflix’s most-watched original film of all time

Action packed: Extraction follows Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a former SASR operator-turned-mercenary who is hired by India’s biggest drug lord to rescue his son who was kidnapped by Bangladesh’s biggest drug lord

At the time, Chris said a ‘massive thank you to everyone that checked out Extraction’ and ‘made it the number 1 film’ on the streaming platform. 

‘[That] is absolutely mind-blowing and we are blown away by the response and the support,’ gushed the 36-year-old actor.

He continued: ‘So, on behalf of myself, the Russo brothers, Netflix, and director Sam Hargrave, thank you so so much. We love you guys.’ 

Extraction follows Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a former SASR operator-turned-mercenary who is hired by India’s biggest drug lord to rescue his son who was kidnapped by Bangladesh’s biggest drug lord.

The film is based on the graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, Fernando Leon Gonzalez, Eric Skillman, and the Russo brothers.

Later this year, Chris, 38, will begin filming the Mad Max prequel Furiosa in Australia.  

He’s busy: Later this year, Chris, 38, will begin filming the Mad Max prequel Furiosa in Australia