{"id":223784,"date":"2026-04-08T19:32:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/223784\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:32:07","slug":"paul-rudd-filming-1980s-drama-in-st-petersburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/223784\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Rudd Filming 1980s Drama in St. Petersburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"AnThe glitz and glamour of classic Hollywood filmmaking comes to St. Petersburg as production begins on the new period drama ‘The Statement.’Hollywood Today<\/p>\n

A new 1980s period drama titled ‘The Statement’ has begun filming in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a star-studded cast including Paul Rudd, Evan Peters, Paul Giamatti, and Amy Ryan. The film follows a group of 20 experts who gather at a beachside resort in 1980 for a climate change conference with a mandate to write a statement for Congress.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

The production of ‘The Statement’ in St. Petersburg highlights the city’s growing appeal as a filming location, building on recent successes like the Marvel series ‘Loki.’ The period drama also features an ensemble of acclaimed actors, suggesting the film could generate significant awards season buzz.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

Filming for ‘The Statement’ kicked off on April 6 in and around St. Petersburg’s historic Don CeSar hotel and other locations across the city’s west coast. The 1980s-set drama follows a group of 20 experts who convene at a beachside resort to discuss climate change and write a statement for Congress on what should be done.<\/p>\n

Filming for ‘The Statement’ began on April 6, 2026.The movie is set in 1980.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Paul Rudd<\/p>\n

An acclaimed actor known for roles in films like ‘Ant-Man,’ ‘Clueless,’ and ‘Anchorman.’<\/p>\n

Evan Peters<\/a><\/p>\n

A Golden Globe-winning actor who has starred in the ‘American Horror Story’ TV series.<\/p>\n

Paul Giamatti<\/p>\n

An Oscar-nominated actor known for films like ‘Sideways,’ ‘Cinderella Man,’ and ‘Billions.’<\/p>\n

Amy Ryan<\/p>\n

An Oscar-nominated actress who has appeared in movies such as ‘Gone Baby Gone’ and ‘The Office.’<\/p>\n

Don CeSar<\/p>\n

A historic hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida that is serving as a filming location for ‘The Statement.’<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cWe’re thrilled to have such an incredible cast bringing this important story to life in St. Petersburg.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mayor Ken Welch, Mayor of St. Petersburg<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The production of ‘The Statement’ is expected to continue filming in St. Petersburg and the surrounding area over the next several months.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

The filming of ‘The Statement’ in St. Petersburg showcases the city’s growing appeal as a destination for major film productions, building on its recent successes in attracting high-profile projects. The period drama’s star-studded cast also suggests it could be a contender for awards season recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The glitz and glamour of classic Hollywood filmmaking comes to…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":223785,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[202,204,203,199,201,200],"class_list":["post-223784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-st-petersburg","tag-st-pete","tag-st-pete-headlines","tag-st-pete-news","tag-st-petersburg","tag-st-petersburg-headlines","tag-st-petersburg-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}