Russell Crowe has unveiled a proposal to build a new movie studio in Coffs Harbour.

The studio, to be built at the Pacific Bay Resort, will be accompanied by a new Regional Job Precinct considered by the NSW government.

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro told Deborah Knight it will benefit the local communities.

“It really gives kids in the regions a future in an industry … [where] you don’t have to be in LA or Hollywood.”

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