CLEVELAND, Ohio — Turns out the cast of “Superman” aren’t the only DC Studios actors to film a movie in Cleveland.

Production is now underway on “Buddy,” an independent horror-thriller starring Cristin Milioti. The actress was recently nominated for an Emmy for her role as Sofia Falcone on DC’s “The Penguin” and is also known as the mother on “How I Met Your Mother.”

The film is being produced by Tyler Davidson, who brought the project to his hometown.

“Our company, Low Spark Films, is largely comprised of Cleveland area natives and residents, including myself, and we’re always looking to shoot here – utilizing the talented base of local cast and crew, wonderful locations and the all-important film production tax credit offered by the state,“ Davidson said.

The production received a $1.2 million tax incentive from the state. The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit program offers a refundable 30% tax credit on eligible in-state spending, which puts the film’s budget at around $4 million.

The film is being made in partnership with Brooklyn, Ohio-based TRG Multimedia and its newly launched feature film production label, Substance.

“They have provided the soundstage infrastructure necessary to bring this one-of-a-kind project to Cleveland,” Davidson added. “As is always the case when we shoot in this region, it’s been a great experience.”

Low Spark’s previous credits include “Take Shelter,” “The Kings of Summer,” “My Blind Brother” and “The Land” — all of which were shot in Northeast Ohio.

“Buddy” is directed by Casper Kelly, whose “Too Many Cooks‚” the creepy Adult Swim short that resembled the opening credits of a 1980s sitcom — until it didn’t — became a viral sensation. Plot details are scarce, but the filmmakers told The Hollywood Reporter that the movie, written by Kelly and Jamie King (Disney+’s “World’s Best”), will be a “new experience in horror.”

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