The ‘Jupiter’s Claim’ set from Jordan Peele’s Nope, will make its debut at Universal Studios Hollywood as a new attraction on the Studio Tour, beginning Friday, July 22.
The set was created by Production Designer Ruth DeJong, after being carefully disassembled post-production and transported to Universal Studios Hollywood where it was reconstructed on-site, with original props and details from the film. The set for the Studio Tour began early in the production in partnership with Jordan Peele, to ensure authenticity and accuracy.
This marks the first time that a Studio Tour attraction has opened day and date with a movie release.
“I remember visiting Universal Studios when I was 12 years old and being mesmerized. That experience reinforced my passion and drive to someday join in on the meta-magic of ‘backlot life.’ Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to direct three movies for Universal,” said Jordan Peele. “It is a privilege to honor these collaborations with my studio partners, crew members, and cast, and to be able to share Jupiter’s Claim with fans.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Jordan Peele and bring a piece of his innovative film to Universal Studios Hollywood for our guests to experience,” said Scott Strobl, EVP and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Jordan’s creativity and ingenuity have produced unique, thought-provoking movies, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase his original Jupiter’s Claim set as a permanent centerpiece attraction on the Studio Tour, giving our guests a front-row seat to authentic movie-making magic.”
Jupiter’s Claim, set in the Santa Clarita Valley, is a family-fun theme park predicated on the white-washed history and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush. Jupiter’s Claim is an extremely important location as the characters seek to investigate mysterious, unexplained phenomena, leading them toward increasing danger and terrifying consequences.
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