Jon Voight Proposes Plan to Revitalize Hollywood

Actor Jon Voight, appointed by Donald Trump as a special ambassador to Hollywood, has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the U.S. film industry and curbing 'runaway productions' that relocate overseas for cost savings. The strategy, developed in collaboration with producing partner Steven Paul and presented to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, includes federal tax incentives, changes to the tax code, co-production treaties, and infrastructure subsidies for theaters and production companies. Additionally, the plan proposes job training initiatives and mentions the potential for tariffs on foreign film productions, though these would be applied only in limited circumstances. Voight has engaged with unions, studios, and streamers to gather input and emphasized the need for a collaborative approach to keep film and TV jobs in the U.S. Trump has expressed support for the initiative, framing it as an effort to 'Make Hollywood Great Again,' while the White House is reportedly reviewing the proposals. Industry reactions are mixed, with some Hollywood guilds engaging with Voight, though broader support remains uncertain.