WESTFIELD, NJ — Hollywood has come to Westfield.
George Clooney was reportedly spotted filming a movie in town on Tuesday at the historic Baron's Drug Store, which has been serving the Westfield community since 1936.
"Welcome to Westfield, George Clooney and Annette Bening! The stars are filming In Love right across the street from the Rialto at Baron's Drug Store. It's exciting to see movie magic happening in the heart of town and another reminder of New Jersey's growing role in film production.Thanks for keeping movies and the arts alive in NJ!" wrote Rialto Center for Creativity.
According to Bestfield NJ, the pharmacy at 243 Broad St. posted a sign announcing the closure for a "movie shoot."
Clooney and Annette Bening are reportedly filming the movie "In Love," according to Bestfield.
"In Love is an illuminating, modern love story about two people who make an impossible decision together that honors their enduring commitment to each other," according to deadline.com.
The film is based on the book "In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss," which Time magazine listed on its list of 100 must-read books in 2022.
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