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Alan Ruck, Richard Kind, David Costabile, and Heléne Yorke Join Cast of HERSHEY as Principal Photography Continues Across Pennsylvania
Dandelion Media and Hershey Entities announced today the full cast of the feature film HERSHEY. The announcement coincides with principal photography throughout Pennsylvania, which began May 12 in Pittsburgh and will continue through the end of June at additional locations in Hershey, Harmony, Smithfield, Ligonier, and more.
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