The Last of Us production spent over $141 million in Alberta
An economic assessment found the HBO series supported 1,490 jobs and contributed C$182 million to the province's gross domestic product.
The HBO series The Last of Us brought more than $141 million in production spending to Alberta, according to a report by Oxford Economics released in November 2023. The Times of India reported that the filming of the first season also provided 1,490 jobs and added over C$182 million to the gross domestic product of the province.
Of the total production expenditure in Alberta, approximately $71 million was paid as wages and salaries to local crew, cast and production staff. The remaining $70 million went to various businesses operating throughout the province, including catering companies, hotels and construction suppliers.
The production utilised more than 180 filming locations across a stretch of terrain exceeding 1,000 kilometres. Alberta Film Commissioner Mark Ham noted that filming took place in areas such as Canmore, Fort Macleod and Waterton.
The Motion Picture Association – Canada (MPA Canada) stated on November 27, 2023, that the series was the largest television series filmed in the country at that time based on economic impact and production scale.
The series received 24 Emmy nominations, with several Canadian creative professionals being recognised in categories such as sound mixing, costumes, makeup, hairstyling and production design.
The province's Film and Television Tax Credit was one of the measures used to attract the production to Alberta.