Film Augusta is pleased to announce the television show, Getaway Driver, for the Discovery Channel and Discovery + was filmed on location in Augusta, Georgia in the beginning months of 2021. This explosive and ambitious new driving challenge show chose Augusta as its location in 2020 as a result of Film Augusta hosting a location scout and many months of negotiations with the production and locations owners.

Produced by October Films, the production needed an industrial location, preferably abandoned, and willing to allow pursuit driving, collisions, and explosive obstacles as part of the course.

Getaway Driver stars Michelle Rodriguez plus 24 drivers and pursuers in a real-life chase challenge. The show premiered July 19 on the Discovery Channel, and airs Mondays at 9:00pm and is also streaming on Discovery +.

Film Augusta estimates this production generated upwards of $1 Million in economic impact for the area.  These numbers are based on hotel room nights, knowledge of location fees, and the hiring of local crew, firefighters, caterers and other goods and services.

“After being shut down for the majority of 2020, it was a shot in the arm to be the production headquarters for Getaway Driver and October Films,” said Jennifer Bowen Film Liaison, Film Augusta.  For months we were busy helping the production to hire locals, working with them on filling hotel rooms, and coordinating fire safety services with the Augusta Fire Department.  “It’s awesome to see the final product on the Discovery Channel and Discovery +.”

Promotional videos can be downloaded from this link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWmV242hduTRQf1EfCpTbXoCDY3ZxA0ot

For more information please contact Jennifer Bowen, 706-823-6613, [email protected].