Queenstown, New Zealand – โขAโ second season of the Kiwi crimeโ drama A โคRemarkable Place to Die has been greenlit, promising continued investment and employment opportunities for the queenstown/Tฤhuna region. The proclamation was โmade during a visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxonโ to Remarkable Studio, where filming for the series takesโค place.
The renewal of the international co-production signifies more than โขjust a continuation of a popular show; it represents a strategic effort to build a enduring screen โคindustry in Queenstown, โขshowcase New ZealandS culture globally, and foster local talent. The production is expected toโ deliver meaningful economic benefits through regional spending and jobโ creation.
Screentimeโฃ NZ, a part of Banijay, is producing โ A remarkable Place to Die.Philly de Lacey,โค head of Screentime NZ, was instrumental in establishing the new studio and developing the series with John Banas.Prime Minister Luxon specifically acknowledged deโฃ Lacey’s role, stating, “I wantโ to say also thank you Philly for yoru drive because what we’re seeing here is a building of a screen sector down in Queenstown, and it’s happening on the back โof you making this production a reality.”
De Lacey emphasized the broader impact of the series, noting,โ “This production showcases New Zealand’s stunning scenery, sense of humor, and vibrant character, bringing major investment in the local economy, through high regional spend and new employment opportunities.”
The series aims to โขsuccessfully balance commercial viability with creative quality, allowing for continued production and global appeal. “To go out and sell products from New Zealand to the world โinโค the way that you are, using incredibly talented, โhighly creative โpeople is a really challenging thing,” Luxon added. “You’ve โขgot to make things work commercially but you’ve got to make sure the product that you’re producing at theโ end is loved by customers,so youโ can do it all over again,and you are.”
Season 2 of A Remarkable Place โขto โขDie is slated โขto premiere in 2026. Banijay Rights will handle internationalโ sales.
