Portland, November 10th, 2015. Actor David Giuntoli (Grimm’s Nick Burkhardt) carved into the 100th eposide cake surrounded by cast members and state leaders. Governor Kate Brown was on hand to celebrate the 100th episode of Grimm and the $250 million of direct spending and hundreds of jobs the production contributes to Oregon. On had were cast members Bree Turner, Reggie Lee, Claire Coffee, Silas Weir Mitchell, David Giuntoli, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz, Russell Hornsby. (Photo Credit, Scott Green/NBC)
Govoner Kate Brown told the crowd, “Thanks to shows like this, film and media production in the state has increased 75% in the last two years.”
In its fifth season Grimm hit a huge milestone when it filmed its 100th episode, a major coup for any TV show. The 100th episode of the NBC will air in March of 2016. The evening cake-cutting ceremony was attended by NBC Entertainment Chairman Bob Greenblatt who talked about the value of filming in Portland. “The show is distinctive and unique because it’s shot in this city. It doesn’t look like any other show on television, and that’s what makes it special, and we couldn’t be happier to be here,” Greenblatt told the audience assembled in Grimm’s Portland Police Department set. There was time for many cast members to pose with the cake.
Bree Turner plays the role of Rosalee on Grimm.
The Grimm story line is centered on a homicide detective, actor David Giuntoli playing Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he is a descendant of hunters who fight supernatural forces.
The co- creator of the show told the assembled group the following:
