Russell Crowe, Zac Efron Movie To Film In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City will be the backdrop for a new movie starring Russell Crowe and Zac Efron, directed by Peter Farrelly.

The movie, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever," tells the story of Marine Corps veteran John “Chick” Donohue who went across the world to deliver his friend's beer in the Vietnam War. The movie is based on a book written by Donohue and Joanna Molloy.

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The movie will be streaming on Apple TV and filming will be split between Thailand and Jersey City. Filming in Jersey City is set to start in November.

Zac Efron will play “Chickie” Donohue and Russell Crowe will play a journalist in Vietnam.