One of the Texas Hill Country’s most picturesque towns is set to be transformed by the bright lights of Hollywood. As Austin ramps up production on one of TV’s biggest Westerns, it seems the Dutton saga is riding down to the Barbecue Capital of the Texas.
The Lockhart Economic Development Corporation shared that 1923, the Yellowstone prequel series, will be filming in the downtown area this week. The EDC teased a photo of the 1920s-era cars on the set, showing the town’s transformation, in a Facebook post on Monday, July 29. The organization boasted its “Film Friendly City” status in the caption.
“As a ‘Film Friendly City,’ Lockhart has many locations fit for the screen and a great way to showcase our hidden gems while fostering creativity and economic growth,” the government organization wrote.
Lockhart is set to be transformed into Fort Worth for filming a scene from season two on Wednesday, July 31, according to a July 5 post from Legacy Casting. Residents have been sharing photos of the area all week as Bonnie & Clyde-esque cars have lined downtown Lockhart and local businesses have been transformed into historic properties.
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They are filming a movie where i graduated highschool in Lockhart,Texas and this is what downtown looks like today! The movie is called 1923. #1923 #lockharttexas #1923 pic.twitter.com/hbi8PsR2bF
— Texas Morgan’s LLC/ TKM Custom Design Apparel (@TravisDwayne24) July 29, 2024
The use of Lockhart’s scenic downtown comes as the Yellowstone prequel is filming in neighboring Austin. The shoot, which is expected to last until mid-September, is will reportedly bring a $51 million impact to the city, according to previous MySA reports.
MySA has reached out to the Lockhart EDC for details on what this filming brought to the city including the number of jobs and spent local wages.