Production crew in South Philadelphia shooting new short film 'Philly Pretzels'

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- South Philadelphia had a visit from Hollywood over the weekend.

Production crews were outside the Mummers Museum at 2nd Street and Washington Avenue filming scenes for a short film called "Philly Pretzels."

The film follows Barry, a soft pretzel street vendor, played by actor and Abington, Montgomery County native, Adam Shapiro.

Director Justin Crowell says the film is a love letter to his hometown.

He wants to pay tribute to the city's unique soft pretzels that were a staple of his childhood.

"Ever since my dad and I would come down to Flyers games and buy pretzels from a guy on the side of the road, just talking to those people. And they clearly were such a part of the community and it meant so much to me that they were always there," he said.

"Philly Pretzels" is expected to be released in 2026.