The story behind one of the most famous chocolate companies in the world will be told in the film live “Hershey”, with Finn Witrock and Alexandra Daddario and directed by “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” Mark Waters.
But wait, there are SE: the film will start to film in May through the Pennsylvania and targets an release in 2026. The film has not yet been a attached distributor.
Witrock will play Milton Hershey, who, alongside his wife Kitty (Daddario), built a candy empire that has propelled a philanthropic heritage. In 1909, Milton and Kitty founded the Hershey Industrial School, which provided free education and accommodation to orphans and disadvantaged children.
Twenty years before his death, Milton transferred the majority of his fortune to the Milton Hershey School Trust, planting the seed for one of the richest educational allocations in the country. By developing a city around their chocolate factory, the Hersheys have also built theaters, leisure centers and public transport for their workers.
“Hershey” is from Dandelion Media in partnership with Hershey entities and in association with Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group and RCM3. UTA represents global rights. A version is scheduled for 2026, lining up with the 250th American anniversary.
“Against all expectations, Milton has succeeded, but unlike many other men rich in his time, he shared his success with the workers and the community around him,” said Mark Waters. “The heart of “Hershey”, the film will be the special love story between Milton and Catherine Hershey, who inspired her biggest heritage – the creation of the Milton Hershey school. I am delighted that Finn Witrock and Alexandra Daddario represent these two visionaries, who believed that he believed to leave the world a better place than they found – the kind of wonderful and true story for which the public is hungry at the moment. “”
The film is produced by Sharon Paul, Mark Tilghman, Mary Aloe, Joshua Harris and Will Hardy, with executive producers Daniel Hank, Joseph Lanius, Flip & Susan Flippen and Joanne Marlowe.
Waters is represented by UTA; Wittrock is represented by CAA, Mosaic and Weissenbach Management, and Schreck Rose Dapello; Daddario is represented by CAA and a titleless entertainment. “Hershey”, the film, is represented by UTA.
“The story of Milton Hershey illustrates the American dream,” said Michele Buck, president and chief executive officer of the Hershey Company. “This film will reveal how Milton and Kitty have built something much larger than a chocolate company. Their heritage extends beyond treats to education, community and opportunities for thousands. We are proud to support a film that shares the complete history of Hershey – a resilience, vision and impact that continues to inspire today.”
Pete Gurt, president of the Milton Hershey school, added: “The greatest success of Milton and Catherine Hershey was not chocolate – he created a house and a school since generations of children in need. Success is not measured by what you earn, but by what you give. »»
