23-04-2025
What we know about a movie filming in Milwaukee and Glendale, from Kevin Spacey to 'the last DMV'
"The last DMV in the former United States."
That's the premise of a film that actor and Whitefish Bay resident Michael Roman pitched to Glendale city officials on March 4 about an independent film he's written and is directing, partially in Glendale and Milwaukee, according to permit applications submitted to both cities.
At the time, Roman, who recently moved to Whitefish Bay and previously starred in Netflix's "Grace and Frankie," said he was unable to disclose much about the film.
Nearly two months later, a producer behind the independent film, Evan Lowenstein, said the team is still keeping the lid closed on details, like the movie's name and casting.
However, some Milwaukee-area residents have seen a well-known, Oscar-winning actor who may be tied to the project.
Kevin Spacey has been spotted around Milwaukee recently, according to social media reports.
Lowenstein, who formerly gained prominence as part of the '90s boyband Evan and Jaron, also is Spacey's manager and close friend, according to several entertainment media outlets.
Almost two years ago, Spacey was acquitted in a high-profile sexual abuse criminal trial in 2023. The actor still faces two British lawsuits alleging sexual abuse.
The permit application submitted to the City of Glendale, which listed Lowenstein, requested temporary business approval to film at a vacant office warehouse building owned by Phoenix Investors at 5055 N. Lydell Ave.
The application submitted to Milwaukee sought special event permitting to barricade East Reservoir Avenue from 937 E. Reservoir Ave. west to the end of the street between April 14 and 17.
The Milwaukee permit names Chicago-based producer John Lerchen.
Both permits tie the project to the entities referred to as Road Worthy Productions or Road Worthy LLC.
At Glendale's March 4 Planning and Architectural Committee meeting, Roman told the committee he's eager to bring more of the entertainment industry to Wisconsin and the Greater Milwaukee area.
He said he'd already met with Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: What we know about a movie being shot in Glendale and Milwaukee
