Shepperton Studios expansion completed

The expansion of UK-based Shepperton Studios is now complete, making it the second largest film and high end TV production studio in the world, according to Pinewood Group.

The complex now includes 31 purpose-built sound stages workshops and production space, let to Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix.

The former have nine stages, while Netflix have added eight to their existing 14 currently leased.

The expansion added 548,000 sq ft, made up of 17 soundstages, production and workshop spaces as well as two backlots which brings the site total to 1.5 million sq ft.

Chris Bird, managing director, Prime Video UK, said: “It’s so exciting that some of our most loved series and movies around the world will be made right here in the UK, including season three of our fantastic UK Original The Devil’s Hour. "

Anna Mallett, vice president production EMEA/UK Netflix said: “The UK is our most important production hub outside North America. The completion of Shepperton will allow us to expand our footprint even further, creating incredible new shows, jobs and a boost for the economy.”

Paul Golding CBE, chairman, Pinewood Group, added: “We’re incredibly pleased to have opened our new state-of-the-art facilities at Shepperton Studios and to see Netflix and Amazon MGM Studios making this long-term commitment to the studios and to the UK.”