New Melissa McCarthy movie to be filmed at U.S. Cellular Field

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It's lights, camera, action at U.S. Cellular Field.

On May 12 and 13 while the White Sox will be on the road in Milwaukee, Universal Pictures will roll in a film crew to shoot new scenes for its upcoming movie, "Michelle Darnell," starring Melissa McCarthy and directed by her husband, Ben Falcone. 

McCarthy, who graduated from Joliet Academy, and Falcone, who grew up in Carbondale, are both Illinois natives. 

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The former "Bridesmaids" star isn't the only big name making an appearance in the film. Peter Dinklage, better known as Tyrion Lannister on HBO's Game of Thrones, Kristen Bell and Kathy Bates will also star in the new comedy, which is expected to be released in April 2016. 

Here's the synopsis of the film listed on IMDb:

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

According to the casting agency for the film, 4 Star Casting, the producers are still looking for extras to participate in the filming at U.S. Cellular. So if you think you look like a baseball player, get more info on the shoot here

U.S. Cellular has been the home to a few other movie sets, including "Major League II" and "Rookie of the Year". 

 

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