Governor Bev Perdue announced that the third movie in the "Iron Man" series starring Robert Downey Jr. will be filmed in Wilmington, NC. The film is expected to bring more than 1,500 jobs for actors and crews and draw more than $80 million into the state. Governor Perdue credited the state's film incentive package (part of House Bill 1973 passed in 2012) with landing the major movie. (Video Credit WECT - Wilmington)
Hooray I'm in Jacksonville NC and I am a die hard Iron Man fan, Mom even said she might be able to get me a spot as an extra!!!!
ironmanjoe100 3 months ago