The original Jupiter’s Claim set from Jordan Peele’s expansive new horror epic, “Nope,” will be featured exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood as a new attraction on the world-famous Studio Tour, beginning Friday, July 22, in tandem with the theatrical release of the new summer event film from Universal Pictures and Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions.
The impressive and elaborate Jupiter’s Claim set was created by Production Designer Ruth DeJong, then carefully disassembled post-production and transported to Universal Studios Hollywood, where it was meticulously reconstructed on site, complete with original props and details from the film.
Concepting the integration of the set to the Studio Tour began early in production in partnership with the filmmakers, working collaboratively with Universal Creative at Universal Studios Hollywood to ensure authenticity and accuracy.
The Jupiter’s Claim set – which can only be seen on the Studio Tour – marks the first time a Studio Tour attraction has opened day and date with a movie release. It will be staged within Universal Studios’ backlot alongside a host of other iconic movie sets that include Steven Spielberg’s “War of the Worlds,” the infamous Psycho house from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” and Courthouse Square from Robert Zemeckis’ “Back to the Future.”
“I remember visiting Universal Studios when I was 12 years old and being mesmerized. That experience reinforced my passion and drive to someday join in on the meta-magic of ‘backlot life.’ Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to direct three movies for Universal,” said Jordan Peele. “It is a privilege to honor these collaborations with my studio partners, crew members and cast, and to be able to share Jupiter’s Claim with fans.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Jordan Peele and bring a piece of his innovative film to Universal Studios Hollywood for our guests to experience,” said Scott Strobl, EVP and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “Jordan’s creativity and ingenuity have produced unique, thought-provoking movies, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase his original Jupiter’s Claim set as a permanent centerpiece attraction on the Studio Tour, giving our guests a front row seat to authentic movie-making magic.”
Jordan Peele disrupted and redefined modern horror with the Universal blockbusters “Get Out” and then “Us.” Now, he reimagines the summer movie with a new pop nightmare. Written, directed, and produced by Peele, “Nope” reunites the filmmaker with Oscar® winner Daniel Kaluuya (“Get Out”), who is joined by Keke Palmer (“Hustlers”) and Oscar® nominee Steven Yeun (“Minari”) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
Jupiter’s Claim, set in Southern California’s Santa Clarita Valley, is a family-fun theme park predicated on the white-washed history and aesthetics of the California Gold Rush. Owned and operated with evangelical pride by former child star Ricky “Jupe” Park, Jupiter’s Claim becomes a pivotal location as the characters seek to investigate mysterious, unexplained phenomena, leading them toward increasing danger and terrifying consequences.
The Studio Tour is renowned for taking guests behind the scenes of an authentic movie and television production studio. With the exciting addition of the Jupiter’s Claim set from “Nope,” coupled with the progressive rollout of electric Studio Tour trams, a summer of fun is just beginning at Universal Studios Hollywood.
On July 22, fans can experience Nope on its opening weekend at Universal CityWalk’s state-of-the-art Universal Cinema, an AMC® Theater, before heading to Universal Studios Hollywood to see the original set from the film. After all, this is the place to see movies, where movies are made.
