Arts & Entertainment

James Franco Film Won't Be In St. Pete Beach Yet

Spring Breakers, the new film starring James Franco, will start filming in Sarasota at the Ringling College.

For everyone on the beaches excited to catch a look at some Hollywood celebrities this week, you'll have to wait a little longer.

The new film, Spring Breakers, starring James Franco, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson will begin filming in Sarasota next Monday, March 12, and then move on to St. Pete Beach, according to an article from Tampabay.com.

The current schedule calls for the filming to begin at the Ringling College.

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The film Spring Breakers chronicles a spring break trip of three college students who get embroiled with a drug dealer, who is played by James Franco.

Keep an eye on Patch for details on when the film will move to the beaches when they arise.

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