Disney Looking to Film in Opelousas

The Walt Disney Company will begin shooting a feature film, "Secretariat", in Louisiana next month. According to Secretariat.com they are holding casting calls for horses right now to portray the legendary triple crown winner. Diane Lane is going to star in the movie and KLFY is reporting that they are interested in filming in Opelousas. Disney officials reportedly inquired about filming in the Palace Cafe and are interested in leasing the old Delta Grand building. The Times-Picayune has a full story about the movie but didn't confirm the exact shooting locales.

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