Hershey (film)
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| Directed by | Mark Waters |
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| 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 and written 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 as Lebbie
- Francesca Faridany as Veronica "Fanny" Hershey
- Daniel David Stewart as Murrie
- Dina Spybey as Aunt Mattie
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.