Canton Approves Filming Agreement For 'The Founder'

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The Canton City Council last week approved two agreements that will allow production crews to film at two well-known buildings in the central business district.

The council unanimously approved agreements with Speedee Film Productions, Inc. to film a portion of “The Founder” at Canton Theater at 171 East Main Street and the former Canton Cotton Mill offices at 221 West Main Street.

Council member Jack Goodwin was not present.

According to the agreement outlining filming at the theater, the producers could start filming on or around June 4 and the project is expected to wrap in one day. The company will pay the city $2,500 each day they are utilizing the theater.

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“The Founder” recounts the story of how Ray Kroc was able to turn McDonald’s into a successful fast food empire. Actor Michael Keaton will star as Kroc.

The agreement to utilize Cherokee County School District’s Building A facility calls for producers setting up shop on or around May 29 and is expected to need about seven days of occupancy over a roughly 11-day period (which includes about four days of preparations, one day of shooting and about two days of wrapping up). The company will also pay the city $2,500 each day it utilizes the building.

Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood said filming at the theater could require the closure of East Main Street starting at 7 p.m. June 4, and he doesn’t anticipate any street closing related to filming at the former cotton mill offices.

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