Zachary Levi denounces California, builds $100 million artist-run studio in Texas
Actor Zachary Levi called California a “failed state” and explained his move to Texas, where he is creating a $100 million film and lifestyle campus.
During a recent interview, Zachary Levi described California as a “failed state” and said it is “literally and figuratively on fire,” which motivated his relocation to Texas. After selling his Los Angeles residence in 2017, he bought a 75-acre property outside Austin to develop a new kind of Hollywood that eliminates middlemen and offers a self-sustaining community for artists, including housing, schools, and an organic farm.
The project, named Wyldwood Studios, is a $100 million film and lifestyle campus expected to debut its first two soundstages by 2027. Levi said the move meant giving up Southern California’s weather and personal ties for a larger mission. He also highlighted his involvement in the upcoming action thriller “The Fix,” a darker, more intense role opposite Liam Neeson, which premieres on September 11.
Why it matters
Levi’s plan could reshape how film production communities are organized and highlights growing discontent among entertainment figures with California’s environment.
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