The film, expected to arrive Dec. 25, 2027, features an ensemble cast that includes Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson, Jude Law, Kieran Culkin, Tony Hale, Beverly D’Angelo, Erin Doherty and Apple Martin.

The project’s subject matter is fittingly Hollywood-adjacent. According to IMDb, Paris Paramount follows a young filmmaker and a producer who fall in love while making several hit films together, only to split and later be forced back into collaboration on a high-profile project involving unpredictable stars.

Santa Monica has long served as a backdrop for film and television, with credits ranging from Barbie and Iron Man to Baywatch. But city officials say Paris Paramount stands apart because of the scale and concentration of its local footprint.

Evan Edwards, chief operating officer of Film Santa Monica, said the production represents an unusually significant level of activity for the city, with multiple days of filming, an extensive local setup and major use of Santa Monica services, hospitality and nearby businesses.

For local officials, the shoot arrives at a consequential moment. California continues to push to keep film and television production in-state amid competition from other markets and lingering uncertainty across the entertainment industry. L.A. County lost tens of thousands of entertainment jobs between 2022 and 2024, and while local production has shown signs of improvement, activity remains uneven.

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently touted the state’s expanded film and television tax credit program, which officials say is projected to generate billions in economic impact and tens of thousands of jobs. But the program faces uncertainty due to a new budget provision that could limit corporate tax incentives.

In Santa Monica, the hope is that a production of this size will signal the city’s ability to host major studio projects. Film Santa Monica, which took over local permitting duties from FilmLA in 2025, has worked to streamline approvals and promote the city to producers, studios and filmmakers.

Edwards said the organization has seen growing interest from productions and expects Santa Monica’s profile as a filming destination to continue expanding.

For now, Paris Paramount offers a high-profile reminder that Los Angeles County remains a powerful draw for filmmakers, especially when the story itself is about Hollywood.