Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed it plans a major expansion of its Leavesden studio lot, with the UK location set to become the epicenter of DC Studios production. The media company has spent th…
Plans call for 10 new sound stages and 400,000 new square feet of production and support space, according to a press release. The growth surge will increase the production capacity in Leavesden by more than 50%. The total stage count will rise from 19 to 29 and the overall production space from 1.14 million square feet to 1.78 million square feet.
Work is slated to start in the second quarter of 2024 and wrap up in 2027. The bulked-up WBSL will become a primary production hub for DC Studios, the company said.Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, visited the Leavesden lot today and met with Simon Robinson, COO of WBD Studios, and Dan Dark, EVP Worldwide Studio Operations, according to insiders.
“Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden is globally-recognized for its exceptional soundstages and facilities,” Robinson said. “With this planned expansion adding significant capacity and capabilities, it will be home to even more incredible storytelling for both film and television projects. We are proud to not only be growing our productions in Leavesden and making it the main hub for DC Studios, but also to be growing our economic and community contributions to the UK’s creative sector.
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