Hershey (film)
| Hershey | |
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| Directed by | Mark Waters |
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| Based on | The Hershey Company by Milton S. Hershey |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ed Wu[1] |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Hershey is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Sharon Paul and Timothy Michael Hayes.
Premise
Depicts the history of The Hershey Company, built by its founder Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty.
Cast
- Finn Wittrock as Milton S. Hershey
- Alexandra Daddario as Catherine "Kitty" Hershey
- Alan Ruck as Henry Hershey
- Richard Kind as Joseph Royer
- David Costabile as Tobias Thornhill
- Heléne Yorke as Margaret
- Michael Moreland Milligan
- Francesca Faridany
- Daniel David Stewart
- Dina Spybey-Waters
Production
It was announced in April 2025 that Mark Waters would be directing the film, with Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario cast to star.[2] Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile and Heléne Yorke were added to the cast the following month.[3]
Filming began in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in May 2025, and was expected to continue through June.[4] Scenes were additionally shot in Harmony,[5] with production also due to occur in Ligonier.[6]
References
- ^ Ed Wu
- ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (April 8, 2025). "Hershey Chocolate Movie Set With 'Mean Girls' Director, Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to Star (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 28, 2025). "Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile & Heléne Yorke Join Hershey Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
- ^ Stockburger, George (May 19, 2025). "Filming begins on Hershey movie". WHTM-TV. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
- ^ Muro, Hunter (May 13, 2025). "Hershey begins filming in Historic Harmony". Butler Eagle. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Sopko, Jennifer (May 22, 2025). "Ligonier Borough preparing for Hershey film shoot". Latrobe Bulletin. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
External links
- Hershey at the Internet Movie Database