Hershey (film)
2026 American film
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Hershey is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Mark Waters and written by Sharon Paul and Timothy Michael Hayes.
- Sharon Paul
- Timothy Michael Hayes
- Sharon Paul
- Mark Tilghman
- Mary Aloe
- Joshua Harris
- Will Hardy
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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
The film depicts the history of The Hershey Company, built by its founder Milton S. Hershey and his wife Kitty.
Cast
- 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
It 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
Hershey is scheduled to be released by Angel Studios in the United States on November 26, 2026.[7]