Celebrities Spotted In Mystic During TV Filming

MYSTIC, CT — A drama miniseries is filming on location in downtown Mystic and Groton, bringing some high-profile names to the area.

Celebrities like Nathan Lane and Brad Garrett have been seen during the downtown shoots, according to the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce.

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They're in the area for the filming of "The Resurrection Club," previously known as as "The Ithaca Files."

The six-episode TV show began production Oct. 27 and is set to wrap around Dec. 12. The single-camera, hour-long drama is produced by Mandy Patinkin and Janet McTeer, creators of "The Artist."

The show is described as being a "nostalgic mystery" in the vein of "Stand by Me," "Stranger Things," "E.T." and " The Goonies."

The executive producers are Aram Rappaport, Mike Moses and Susan A. Stover. The production is distributed through The Network and has its local base at The Boathouse.

Nathan Lane is known for his roles in TV and film, including "The Birdcage" and "The Producers."

Brad Garrett is best known for his part on the long-running TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond," as well as voice work in children's movies such as "Ratatouille."

Connecticut has often been featured in TV and film, usually for holiday productions that air on The Hallmark Channel. One such movie was "Mystic Christmas," which was shot in part at Mystic Aquarium and Mango's Pizza.

Read more: Everything You Need To Know About Hallmark's 'Mystic Christmas' Movie