'Hit Man' was meant to be set in Houston, but switched to New Orleans because of tax incentives

'Hit Man' was meant to be set in Houston, but switched to New Orleans because of tax incentives

Gary Johnson (Powell) and Madison (Adria Arjona) in "Hit Man."Brian Roedel / NetflixDirector Richard Linklater told Texas Monthly that "Hit Man" was originally set in Houston.According to a consultant for the film, the location was moved to New Orleans for a tax incentive.States around Texas have long tempted filmmakers there with a favorable tax setup.The setting of "Hit Man" was changed from Houston to New Orleans because of tax incentives, ac…

Hit Man was Meant to be Set in Houston but Switched to New Orleans Because of Tax Incentives