Tom Hanks to star in war drama ‘Greyhound’

Louisiana’s capital city will be the backdrop of a Second World War drama starring actor Tom Hanks.

The Advocate reports pre-production began on Monday for Greyhound. Filming aboard the USS Kidd and at other Baton Rouge locations is expected to start in March. Filming in Louisiana is estimated to last more than 150 days.

The movie will employ roughly 250 people with a more than $50 million (Dh183.61 million) budget. The Louisiana Economic Development agency estimates movie-related spending in the state at about $30 million.