Netflix will continue to film in Georgia despite backlash surrounding the state's "heartbeat" bill that bans abortions after six weeks – but the streaming giant would reconsider if the controversial bill comes into effect. Should it ever come into effect, we’d rethink our entire investment in Georgia,” Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos told Fox News. The "heartbeat" bill is set to go into effect in 2020 unless it is blocked in courtKRISTEN WIIG, REED MORANO PULL PROJECTS OUT OF GEORGIA AFTER HEARTBEAT ABORTION BILL PASSESNetflix declined further comment. BRIAN KEMP SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL 'HEARTBEAT' BILL INTO LAWWiig and her "Bridesmaids" collaborator Annie Mumolo, meanwhile, have canceled shoots scheduled in Georgia for their upcoming film "Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar." Brian Kemp signed the "heartbeat" bill into law.

Source: Fox News May 28, 2019 17:03 UTC