Westfield, New Jersey, just got a little more Hollywood — and no, it wasn’t for a new coffee shop opening. George Clooney and Annette Bening are bringing their star power to town as they film In Love, a deeply emotional drama that has transformed a familiar local landmark into a movie set.
The production filmed at Baron’s Drug Store, the historic pharmacy at 243 Broad Street that has served the community since 1936. For locals accustomed to popping in for prescriptions, the chance to spot two Oscar-caliber stars is a decidedly more glamorous side effect.
George Clooney and Annette Bening Take on a Powerful Love Story
Directed by Paul Weitz, In Love is based on Amy Bloom’s bestselling 2022 memoir, In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss. The book recounts Bloom’s experience with her husband, Brian Ameche, following his diagnosis with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and their deeply personal decisions about his end-of-life care.
Clooney portrays Ameche, while Bening plays Bloom, bringing two acclaimed performers together for a story that explores devotion, dignity, grief and the meaning of love when life takes an unexpected turn.
This isn’t exactly Ocean’s Eleven with a pharmacy heist. Instead, the film promises a more intimate showcase for Clooney and Bening, whose combined screen experience is tailor-made for a story carrying such emotional weight.
Westfield Gets Its Hollywood Moment
The filming also gave Westfield residents a front-row glimpse of the movie-making process. Baron’s Drug Store temporarily closed for the shoot, although limited curbside pickup and delivery remained available for emergency prescription needs.
New Jersey has long attracted film and television productions, but having Clooney and Bening on a neighborhood street is the kind of casting news that can turn an ordinary Tuesday into local lore.
With In Love bringing a celebrated memoir to the screen, Westfield has officially joined the movie map — proving that sometimes the biggest Hollywood moments happen far beyond Los Angeles.
