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By Mallory Mattingly
Angel just released the trailer for the studio’s movie HERSHEY, which tells the story of Milton and Kitty Hershey.
Directed by Mark Waters and starring Finn Wittrock as chocolatier Milton S. Hershey and Alexandra Daddario as his wife, Catherine “Kitty” Hershey, HERSHEY will bring the origin story of the Hershey Company to theaters on Nov. 26, The Hollywood Reporter said.
The movie follows the “titular businessman’s efforts to launch his eponymous chocolate company after numerous failed attempts. Set between the early 1870s and late 1910s, the film spans nearly five decades in Milton S. Hershey’s life and also focuses on the couple’s dedication to philanthropy and supporting their community,” the outlet described.
In the trailer, Wittrock’s Hersey says, “Truth is, candy is not just my business. Candy is my obsession.”
The trailer also captures Kitty’s encouragement and support for her husband as he searches for the right recipe.
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“Milton, you keep chasing perfection when maybe you should be chasing magic,” she says.
“Against all odds, Milton achieved great success, but unlike a lot of other wealthy men of his time, he shared his success with the working people and community around him,” Waters said in a press release. “The core of HERSHEY, the movie, will be the special love story between Milton and Catherine Hershey, who inspired his greatest legacy — the creation of Milton Hershey School. I’m excited to have Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario to portray these two visionaries, who believed in leaving the world a better place than they found it — the kind of wonderful, true story that audiences are hungry for right now.”
HERSHEY will be produced by Sharon Paul, Mark Tilghman, Mary Aloe, Joshua Harris and Will Hardy. Daniel Hank, Joseph Lanius, Flip and Susan Flippen and Joanne Marlowe will all serve as executive producers.
“Milton Hershey’s story exemplifies the American Dream,” Michele Buck, President and CEO of The Hershey Company, said in the press release. “This movie will reveal how Milton and Kitty built something far greater than a chocolate company. Their legacy extends beyond sweet treats to education, community, and opportunity for thousands. We’re proud to support a film that shares the full Hershey story—one of resilience, vision and impact that continues to inspire today.”
“Milton and Catherine Hershey’s greatest achievement wasn’t chocolate—it was creating a home and school for generations of children in need,” added Pete Gurt, President, Milton Hershey School. “As an alumnus of Milton Hershey School, I’ve seen firsthand how their vision transforms lives. This movie captures the story that inspired extraordinary generosity and a legacy that endures today through every student and graduate of our school. It’s a reminder that true success is measured not by what you gain, but by what you give.”
HERSHEY promises to deliver an inspiring, decades-spanning look at how Milton and Kitty Hershey overcame initial failures to build both a chocolate empire and an enduring philanthropic legacy.
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