Film 'Fun Size' Begins Production in Lakewood

You may have noticed that something is going on when the huge semi trucks rumbled into town this week, and a few streets around the city were blocked for through-traffic only.

That something is Lakewood's brush with Hollywood as production crews begin filming "Fun Size" — an adventure comedy about a girl who loses her younger brother on Halloween.

The film — an adventure comedy about Halloween — has officially begun production.

“Fun Size” stars Nickelodeon’s Victoria Justice (Zoey 101, Victorious, iCarly) and will be directed by Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl, Chuck). to sign Chelsea Handler to play Justice's mom.

on a arts-and-crafts style home on Arthur Avenue, near the .

But don't try to get a sneak peek — the road is expected to be blocked off.

Over the past few months, at locations around the city to shoot the film.

Other locations around Northeast Ohio will also make appearances, including and .

But, according to sources, Lakewood is expected to steal most of the spotlight.

One of the reasons producers chose Arthur Avenue is because of its smooth, paved street — something very important when shooting a movie.

The immediate impact could mean a film crew of about 100 people shopping and spending money in the city. 

But Dru Siley, the assistant director of planning and development, said that it will also raise the profile of Lakewood. 

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