Russell Crowe began shooting his new thriller Poker Face at a sprawling mansion on the NSW South Coast last week.
But a local politician has refused to roll out the red carpet.
Kiama MP Gareth Ward slammed Russel's star-studded production on Wednesday, accusing the Hollywood star of 'mocking public health orders' by continuing with filming during the state's Covid crisis.
'Mockery': Russell Crowe (left) was criticised by Kiama MP Gareth Ward (right) on Wednesday for continuing to film his thriller Poker Face in rural NSW despite the state's Covid crisis
'This makes a total mockery of the Public Health Orders. People can't see family and friends, funerals limited to 10, no cases in Shellharbour but still locked down, but apparently "A-listers" producing movies is essential?' Mr Ward ranted on Twitter.
While Mr Ward's tweet may have been well-intentioned, Russell's production does in fact comply with health orders.
The cast and crew are filming in the Kiama and Berry region, where there are no lockdown restrictions that would prevent production from going ahead.
'"A-listers" producing movies is essential?' Mr Ward slammed Russel's production on Twitter, accusing the Hollywood star of 'mocking public health orders' by continuing with filming
By the books: While Mr Ward's tweet may have been well-intentioned, Russell's production does in fact comply with health orders
Shellharbour, a city located 16km from Russell's film set, is in lockdown, however.
Russell's production is also operating under strict Covid-19 protocols