Underscoring the local commitment of the filmmakers were the 260 full-time jobs generated during the production and the more than $15 million pumped into the local economy. View Gallery: 'I Know This Much Is True' filming in Hudson Valley Others say they are simply anticipating seeing familiar sights on screen. Some were given lines.Īs the premiere arrives, those who took part in the shooting are eager to see if their scenes made the final cut. More than 2,000 extras were used, many of whom were local residents. It was the biggest film project in the region's history, following recent high-profile projects like 'A Quiet Place,' 'Maniac,' and 'The Dead Don't Die,' among others.įor six months, the Ruffalo-starring production created a buzz whenever it filmed, as lights, cameras and transformed sets became a somewhat common sight for the first time in Dutchess. The production team for 'I Know This Much Is True' set up shop in the region from October 2018 through November 2019. That anticipation is shared by many who had a brush with the series. 'Now I'm getting super excited to see it.' 'I have been so excited to see it,' said Petroccitto, 57, who grew up in Hyde Park and recently became an HBO subscriber so he could watch the series. Petroccitto's scene is a part of the final episode, planned for June 14.

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How Mark Ruffalo, author Wally Lamb connected to create series What Dutchess, Hudson Valley sites you will see in 'I Know This Much Is True' Each episode promises to feature dozens of moments in which the region's scenery, buildings, residents and everyday life are on display for an international audience of millions. The six-part limited series, which debuts Sunday, is the product of six months of filming in the mid-Hudson Valley, much of it in Dutchess County. But this time, Mark Ruffalo was among those in the audience, and cameras were recording a scene for HBO's 'I Know This Much Is True.'

Seven months later, the Poughkeepsie native and Ulster County musician returned to the facility to perform again, playing Simon & Garfunkel's 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' in front of residents. in December 2018 was singing and playing guitar at the the Vassar-Warner Home in Poughkeepsie for a resident who was celebrating a birthday.ĭerek Cianfrance happened to be at the senior living residence on the same day, scouting locations for a television production he would soon be directing. Petroccitto's music caught his ear. Watch Video: 'I Know This Much Is True' draws crowdĪs he does on occasion, Vito Petroccitto Jr.

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