Hershey is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Mark Waters and written by Sharon Paul and Timothy Michael Hayes.
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| Directed by | Mark Waters |
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| Cinematography | Ed Wu[1] |
| Edited by | Travis Sittard |
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| Distributed by | Angel Studios |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
editThe film depicts the history of The Hershey Company, built by its founder Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty.
Cast
edit- 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
editIt 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]
Release
editHershey is scheduled to be released by Angel Studios in the United States on November 26, 2026.[7]
References
edit- ↑ 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 May 28, 2025.
- ↑ Stockburger, George (May 19, 2025). "Filming begins on Hershey movie". WHTM-TV. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ↑ Muro, Hunter (May 13, 2025). "Hershey begins filming in Historic Harmony". Butler Eagle. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ Sopko, Jennifer (May 22, 2025). "Ligonier Borough preparing for Hershey film shoot". Latrobe Bulletin. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron (April 13, 2026). "Jeff Daniels Transforms Into Ronald Reagan in 'Brink of War' Trailer as Angel Studios Hits CinemaCon". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2026.