By: KDKA-TV intern Gianna Girol
“Hershey,” the upcoming biopic chronicling the life of Pennsylvania chocolatier Milton Hershey, has officially wrapped filming in the Pittsburgh region.
Directed by Mark Waters, the movie began filming in May. Production took place in areas such as the South Side, Downtown, Ligonier, Butler County and Fayette County. Each area was transformed to depict the late 1800s and early 1900s, setting the scene for Milton Hershey’s life.
“Hershey” filming allowed for a positive impact
The cast and crew were able to immerse themselves in Pittsburgh during filming, even visiting a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Executive producer for the film, Daniel Hank, also spoke to students at the University of Pittsburgh and aspiring filmmakers at CreatePA’s Lights! Camera! Career!…