The Movie' In Works About Chicken Wing Restaurant Origins
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Key Points:
- A movie titled "Hooters: The Movie" is in development, produced by the original founding partners of the Hooters chicken-wing chain and directed by Emmy-nominated Jon Rosenbaum.
- The film is based on the true story of Hooters' founding, focusing on two friends from Iowa who inadvertently create a national restaurant empire while facing challenges from the federal government.
- The storyline follows Ted, who becomes enamored with Diane, the first Hooters Girl, leading to a road trip that sparks the creation of the iconic brand.
- The production is planned to begin in November, with filming set primarily in the Tampa/Clearwater area, the location of the original Hooters restaurant opening in 1983.
- The filmmakers emphasize the movie as a mix of buddy comedy and inspiring biopic, highlighting the humor, heart, and culture behind the Hooters brand.
