A new movie about Milton Hershey is set to be filmed in the Pittsburgh area.
The major motion picture titled “Hershey” will focus on the founder of The Hershey Company and his wife, Catherine.
Actor Finn Wittrock will play Milton Hershey and actress Alexandra Daddario will play Catherine.
Production will begin in May for the expected 2026 release, lining up with America’s 250th birthday.
Pittsburgh Film Office Executive Director Dawn Keezer tells KDKA Radio why Pittsburgh is being transformed into Hershey.
“they’re here because we have quite the reputation of having amazing crew, a wonderful diversity of locations which means we can look like almost anything in the world and luckily enough, we look like Hershey for this one,” said Keezer.
Any “extras” opportunities will be posted on the Film Office’s website.
Keezer says that exact filming locations around the Pittsburgh area are being scouted now.
The director of the movie released a statement, explaining what people can expect.
"Against all odds, Milton achieved great success, but unlike a lot of other wealthy men of his time, he shared his success with the working people and community around him,” said director Mark Waters. “The core of HERSHEY, the movie, will be the special love story between Milton and Catherine Hershey, who inspired his greatest legacy - the creation of Milton Hershey School. I’m excited to have Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to portray these two visionaries, who believed in leaving the world a better place than they found it - the kind of wonderful, true story that audiences are hungry for right now."
"Milton and Catherine Hershey's greatest achievement wasn't chocolate—it was creating a home and school for generations of children in need," said Pete Gurt, President, Milton Hershey School. “As an alumnus of Milton Hershey School, I've seen firsthand how their vision transforms lives. This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school. It’s a reminder that true success is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give."