Cast member Chris Hemsworth poses at the premiere of "Thor: The Dark World" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California November 4, 2013. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 8.
Cast member Chris Hemsworth poses at the premiere of "Thor: The Dark World" at El Capitan theatre in Hollywood, California November 4, 2013. The movie opens in the U.S. on November 8. Reuters/Mario Anzuoni

Two big franchises are set to film in Australia. The crew of “Thor: Ragnarok” is confirmed to make Australia look other worldly on the big screen. The same is true for Ridley Scott’s “Alien: Paradise Lost.”

Foreign Prime Minister Julie Bishop and Communications & Arts Minister Mitch Fifield announced the plan for both films to be brought Down Under in a press conference in Canberra on Thursday.

“We are delighted to secure these two high profile international films that will support economic growth and innovation in Australia’s world-leading local production industry,” said Fifield.

Australia’s local son Chris Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the Marvel Cinematic universe, was ecstatic. The actor sent a video message to the press saying that he is “incredibly excited to be coming back home to work.”

The actor also praised the Australian government’s support to creative industries and said that he was excited to let his Marvel friends see what Australia has to offer.

“I look forward to introducing my Marvel friends to this beautiful country of ours,” he said.

Scott for his part has considered Australia as a shooting location since the production of "Prometheus". In fact, Scott has been scouting the country for locations for a year, according to The Daily Mail.

Australia’s sweeping vistas and natural landscapes would bring the fictional worlds in both films to life, especially since both movies tackle fictitious extra-terrestrial concepts.

The Australian government will grant a whopping $47.25 million to support both films in exchange for a projected 3,000 direct jobs for locals, which is projected to yield $300 million for the Australian economy.

This government program makes a great case for itself in luring film productions to consider Australia as a shooting location. Last year, “Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Men Tell No tales” was given a $21.6 million support incentive with $100 million return investment expectancy.

Both films are set to start production next year.

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