After months of speculation, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell confirmed today that Steven Spielberg will shoot the movie Lincoln in Virginia.
The film, which is based on the book Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin, will be shot in the Richmond and Petersburg areas. Filming will begin in the fall and the movie is slated for release in 2012.
Daniel Day-Lewis has signed on tho star as Abraham Lincoln and Sally Field will play as Mary Todd Lincoln.
“We are honored that Steven Spielberg, an award winning and visionary film maker, has chosen the Commonwealth for this important film. It is especially notable coming during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and emancipation,” said Governor Bob McDonnell. “Steven is an exceptional storyteller who brings historic themes to life on screen, resulting in such important and influential films as Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Munich and the mini-series Band of Brothers. I have no doubt that Lincoln will quickly join the ranks of those famous works.”
Steven Spielberg noted, “Virginia’s rich historic legacy, coupled with the remarkable period architecture found in Richmond and Petersburg, make Central Virginia the ideal location for this production.”
Stay tuned for more information about casting calls and filming locations soon!
[Source: NBC12]
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