HERSHEY, Pa. – A sweeping new film chronicling the life of Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine is heading into production in May 2025, with a 2026 release planned to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary. Titled HERSHEY, the movie will spotlight the visionary behind the iconic Hershey’s chocolate bar—and the lesser-known story of how the couple’s legacy of community and education shaped Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls), the film stars Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario. According to producers, the Hershey Entities—including The Hershey Company and Milton Hershey School—partnered with Dandelion Media to ensure authenticity (source: Hershey Entities). Filming will draw from extensive archives in Hershey, PA.
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