Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario are sinking their teeth into a biopic movie telling the story of Hershey chocolate founder Milton S. Hershey.
Director Mark Waters‘ forthcoming feature Hershey has wrapped principal photography after filming for over seven weeks throughout Hershey’s home state of Pennsylvania. Wittrock stars as Hershey, while Daddario plays his wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey.
The first look at the pair in costume can be seen above and below in behind-the-scenes set photos.
Hershey centers on the eponymous figure who dealt with early setbacks before building one of the world’s most recognizable brands and was also known for contributions to education and his community. Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile, Heléne York, Michael Moreland Milligan, Francesca Faridany, Daniel David Stewart and Dina Spybey-Waters round out the cast.
“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,” says 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.”
Mark Waters (left) addresses Alexandra Daddario (next to him) from the set of Hershey.
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Waters (Mean Girls) directs Hershey from a script by Sharon Paul and Timothy Michael Hayes. Paul, Mark Tilghman, Mary Aloe, Joshua Harris and Will Hardy produce the film. Hershey hails from Dandelion Media in collaboration with the Hershey Entities and in association with Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group and RCM3.
Hershey filmed across 17 locations in Pennsylvania and used thousands of pieces of chocolate throughout the shoot. Set between the early 1870s and late 1910s, the film spans nearly five decades in Milton S. Hershey’s life.
UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights as the film seeks distribution.
Waters is represented by UTA. Wittrock is repped by CAA, Mosaic, Weissenbach Management and Schreck Rose. Daddario is repped by CAA and Untitled Entertainment.