HERSHEY, Pa. (WHTM) — The Hershey Company announced that filmmakers have finished the principal filming in Pennsylvania of the HERSHEY movie.
The company says Mark Waters, the director of HERSHEY, concluded principal photography after seven weeks of filming across Pennsylvania. The movie will depict the life story of Milton Hershey, who overcame adversity to build one of the world’s most iconic candy brands.
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The Hershey Company says filmmakers shot the movie across 17 locations in Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Hershey, Harmony, Smithfield, and Ligonier.
“As we wrap, I feel most grateful to the people of Pennsylvania, who have supported us and actively participated in making this shoot a success,” said Waters. “I feel immense pride in what we’ve been able to do here, particularly in the fully committed performances of Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario, who have given their hearts and souls to portray two figures whose legacy still resonates today.”
The movie stars Finn Wittrock as Milton Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as his wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey. The film is scheduled to be released in 2026 to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States…