World War II drama starring Tom Hanks filming in Baton Rouge in 2018
(WorldNews Entertainment)

BATON ROUGE -- A World War II naval drama scripted by and starring actor Tom Hanks will film in Baton Rouge in early 2018.`Greyhound,` a production by FilmNation Entertainment, will employ about 250 people on the motion picture and has a total budget of $50.3 million. Estimated spending in Louisiana is $29.5 million, including $7.6 million in payroll, Louisiana Economic Development said.Pre-production began Monday, and filming aboard the USS Kidd and at other Baton Rouge ......