Bad Wolf to Open Film & TV Studio in Wales

Bad Wolf is set to open one of the largest film and TV studios in Wales, having partnered with the Welsh government.

The new production facility will be based at Trident Park, Ocean Way, near Cardiff City Centre and has been acquired by the Welsh government. It will be leased on commercial terms and provide studio facilities for Bad Wolf’s growing production slate as well as being able to accommodate other major TV productions.

Bad Wolf will film all of its upcoming productions in the studio, including the series A Discovery of Witches and His Dark Materials.

Economy Secretary Ken Skates said of the new studio: “A facility of this size will ensure Wales retains a competitive advantage with enough large-scale studio space to service the productions wishing to film here. It has real potential to generate a transformational impact on the Welsh creative industries sector, creating a large-scale film and TV production hub.”

Skates added: “A facility capable of accommodating large-scale productions is crucial for Bad Wolf to deliver its pipeline of projects which will provide a £120 million-plus boost for the film and TV sector in Wales. It will also be a key asset for the creative sector in Wales providing facilities to other major TV productions.

“It will deliver long-term sustainable economic benefits to Wales, strengthen the skills base and supply chain, attract inward investment and tourism. In addition, it will further raise the profile of Wales TV drama production around the world and support the continued growth in TV drama production in Wales.”

Jane Tranter of Bad Wolf said, “Wolf Studios Wales is set to be a world-class facility situated at the heart of a thriving creative and production community in Cardiff. Wales has seen a resurgence in television and film production over recent years and studio space is much sought after. With so many Bad Wolf productions in development, we wanted a permanent base for our productions and a user-friendly studio environment for the many other television series and films headed to Wales. Working with WG on this new space is further evidence of the many opportunities that filming in Wales can now offer.”