**Hollywood Faces Ethical Dilemma Over Filming in Hungary Amid Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation**
Hollywood is grappling with a moral dilemma as Hungary, a major European filming hub, enforces increasingly restrictive anti-LGBTQ+ laws. The country recently passed a constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public gatherings, including Budapest Pride, following years of legislation targeting the community, such as bans on same-sex adoption and restrictions on LGBTQ+ content for minors. Despite the outcry that previously led studios to boycott North Carolina over its “bathroom bill,” major productions—including *Dune: Part Two* and *The Brutalist*—continue filming in Hungary, with no immediate plans to relocate.
Several high-profile projects, such as *Dune 3*, HBO’s *Dune: Prophecy*, and Apple’s *Matchbox*, remain in production in Budapest, taking advantage of Hungary’s lucrative 30% tax incentives and experienced crews. However, concerns are rising over whether talent—particularly LGBTQ+ cast and crew—will feel safe working in a country where their rights are under attack. While studios may hesitate to abandon current investments, future productions could reconsider Hungary due to ethical and safety concerns, potentially impacting the local film industry.
The muted Hollywood response contrasts with the North Carolina boycott, as industry insiders doubt public pressure would sway Hungary’s government, led by Viktor Orbán since 2010. Additionally, parallels to U.S. policies under Trump, an Orbán ally, complicate outright condemnation. Nevertheless, Hungary’s escalating restrictions may eventually deter studios, especially if talent refuses to work there. For now, financial incentives keep productions in place, but the long-term impact on Hungary’s film industry remains uncertain as global scrutiny grows.
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Forrás: http://deadline.com/2025/04/hungary-anti-lgbtq-law-hollywood-dune-3-body-problem-1236368922/.