RICHMOND, Va. – A movie about Harriet Tubman is set to start filming soon in Virginia.
"Harriet" will film in Central Virginia this fall, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday morning.
This will be the first feature-length film about the life of abolitionist Tubman, who was born into slavery and later helped hundreds of people escape captivity via the network of safe houses and secret routes known as the Underground Railroad.
"Harriet" will star Cynthia Erivo ("The Color Purple") and Leslie Odom, Jr. ("Hamilton").
"Harriet" is eligible to receive a Virginia film tax credit and grant. The exact amount will be based on the number of Virginia workers hired, Virginia goods and services purchased, and deliverables including Virginia tourism promotions.