Tyler Perry said he cannot “just up and leave” filming in Georgia despite Hollywood’s backlash against the state’s abortion law.
The actor-director-writer made the remarks to The Associated Press on Friday while discussing the upcoming opening of his massive Atlanta-based studio. Some celebs have urged TV and film companies to abandon the state after Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed the restrictive abortion bill in May.
But Perry, whose hits include the “Madea” franchise and “Why Did I Get Married” films, said he is committed to staying put.
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