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The stories behind food empires such as ‘Cheetos Flamin Hot’ have inspired numerous films that visually feed viral product fans. Now, iconic American chocolate maker Hershey’s has just entered the scene. According to Variety, the production will be a biopic based on the true story of founder Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine, played by star duo Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario.
The film will be directed by Mark Waters, known for directing cult hits such as 2004’s Mean Girls. And while Hershey’s is best known for its chocolate bars, the film will focus on another innovation that would come ten years after its original creation. On the relationship between Milton and Catherine and their founding of the Milton Hershey School, which provided free education to underprivileged children of the time and still stands today as one of the largest free education foundations in the country.
Milton had previously founded two other candy companies that unfortunately failed, but where he had the opportunity to meet Catherine in a sweet shop while delivering candy, which had been the focus of his second company.
The film titled ‘HERSHEY’S’ will begin shooting in Hershey’s home state of Pennsylvania and is scheduled for release in 2026.
