A live-action film about Hershey Chocolate is in the works from Mark Waters (Mean Girls, Freaky Friday).

Hershey will star Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario.

According to Variety, “Wittrock will play Milton Hershey, who, alongside his wife Kitty (Daddario), built a candy empire that powered a philanthropic legacy. In 1909, Milton and Kitty founded the Hershey Industrial School, which provided free education and housing to orphans and underprivileged children.”

The film hails from Dandelion Media in partnership with the Hershey Entities and in association with Aloe Entertainment, Peachtree Group and RCM3. UTA Independent Film Group is representing worldwide rights. 

They are aiming for a 2026 release.