April 15--U.S. Cellular Field will soon get to add another film to its imdb.com page.
"Michelle Darnell" is scheduled to film May 12 and 13 at the White Sox's ballpark, according to 4 Star Casting's Facebook page. The Universal Pictures comedy stars Melissa McCarthy -- an alum of Joliet's St. Francis Academy, now Joliet Catholic Academy -- and is directed by her husband and Carbondale native Ben Falcone.
McCarthy plays Darnell, a self-help guru trying to rebrand herself after serving time in prison for insider trading. Darnell is based on a character McCarthy created as a member of The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles. Peter Dinklage, Kristen Bell, Kristen Schaal and Kathy Bates co-star in the film, which has already begun shooting in Atlanta.
A spokesperson for the Chicago Film Office said "Michelle Darnell" will only shoot in Chicago for one or two days.
The movie is is in needs extras to play major league baseball players, umpires and managers during the U.S. Cellular Field scenes. Visit 4 Star Casting's Facebook page for details.
Other movies that have filmed at U.S. Cellular Field: "Rookie of the Year" (1993), "Major League II" (1994), "Little Big League" (1994), "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) and "The Ladies Man" (2000).
McCarthy revealed that she is a Cubs fan and Falcone said he is a Philadelphia Phillies fan during an interview with mlb.com's "Express Written Consent," in case you're wondering. The couple said they also cheer for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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