Is ‘Aussiewood’ the new Hollywood? Chris Hemsworth, Zac Efron and Julia Roberts are all shooting films in Australia – here’s why

• Nicole Kidman’s Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers and Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder were filmed in Australia; Mad Max: Furiosa will be shot there too
• As Covid-19 hit the US hard, Hollywood has moved more productions Down Under for its diverse settings, from beach resorts like Byron Bay to rainforests