Hollywood Comes To North Carolina For New Movie Featuring Huge Stars

North Carolina seems to attract Hollywood quite often.  Of course, the state has many picturesque settings that appeal to directors and cinematographers.  After all, we have beaches, mountains and the stunning Biltmore Estate.  And, all of these spots have seen Tinseltown come calling.  But, according to WLOS Hollywood comes to the Western North Carolina town of Hendersonville for a movie featuring some heavy hitter stars.

And, per social media reports Diane Keaton was spotted in Asheville.  The film, "Summer Camp," uses Hendersonville's Camp Pinnacle as a backdrop.  And, in addition to Keaton, the film also stars Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard.  That's quite the lineup.  Plus, a number of  locals expect to be extras in the film.  We had the opportunity to meet Alfre Woodard several years ago at a press junket.  She was delightful.

Apparently the plot revolves around childhood friends, played by the three star actresses, reuniting at the summer sleep away camp. Deadline reports the film is a comedy that filmmakers pitched to Keaton, who loved the idea.  Imagine the best friends getting back together for camp during what most would consider the chill season of retirement.  This has potential!  And, the Western North Carolina town of Hendersonville is perfect for the film.  Filming is expected to continue through mid-May in various North Carolina mountain locations.

Furthermore, other stars of "Summer Camp" include Eugene Levy and Beverly D'Angelo.  Wow.  This lineup just keeps getting more impressive.  So, keep your eyes open if you happen to be in the area of Hendersonville, North Carolina.  You just might run into some celebrities strolling along the street as Hollywood comes to Western North Carolina.

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North Carolina may not be the first state that comes to your mind when you think of film production. And yes we aren't New York or California but that doesn't mean some fantastic movies weren't filmed in North Carolina. While Hollywood gets the glamour and notoriety, plenty of iconic films have been shot all over the United States. And this certainly includes North Carolina. I'm not a movie buff, though I do enjoy watching them from time to time. Mainly when I have the attention span and time! And honestly, the first film that came to my mind when I saw this list, well actually I don't think it was made in North Carolina at all. And it wasn't filmed because it's animated.

My mind instantly went to the Disney classic "Cars". Even more surprising? I've never seen it. I just remember hearing about it when they did the premiere at Charlotte Motor Speedway. But don't worry, I did think of one that actually shot in North Carolina (and made this list)- Dirty Dancing. I'm sure you know that the classic 80's film was shot at Lake Lure, NC. But is it the best one to come out of the state? Our friends at BetCarolina have it ranked high, but not first. BetCarolina.com compiled a list of movies filmed in North Carolina and ranked them based on a point system.

This point system uses IMDb rating, Rotten Tomatoes Audience and Critics' Scores, and Oscars recognition to rank the top 10 movies shot in North Carolina. Did your favorite make the list? Number one is definitely a beloved film North Carolina can be proud of! Keep reading to see the top films. You can read the full study by BetCarolina here.

Year: 2013

Score: 77

Year: 1987

Score: 79.3

Year: 2004

Score: 79.6

Year: 2013

Score: 81

Year: 2012

Score: 83.6

Year: 1992

Score: 88

Year: 1999

Score: 90.3

Year: 1985

Score: 93.6

Year: 1994

Score: 103.6