Netflix begins filming Extraction 3 in Australia

Production has officially begun on "Extraction 3," the next installment of Netflix's blockbuster action franchise starring Chris Hemsworth. The actor confirmed filming is underway in New South Wales, Australia, with principal photography taking place across Sydney and the state's South Coast, as well as parts of Europe, and is scheduled to run through early October.

Hemsworth reprises his role as former Australian black ops mercenary Tyler Rake. He is joined by returning co-stars Idris Elba as the mysterious Alcott and Golshifteh Farahani as Rake's partner, Nik Khan. Sam Hargrave returns to direct the film, which is based on the graphic novel "Ciudad" by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, and Anthony Russo. The Russo brothers, along with Patrick Newall, are producers. David Weil wrote the screenplay.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, director Sam Hargrave indicated the production aims to raise the stakes. In a statement, Hargrave said the goal has always been to push the boundaries of action filmmaking and that with this film, they are taking their biggest swing yet. A first-look image from the set, shared by Netflix, hints at an action sequence involving a cargo ship and...