Wayne DeLoriea says he hopes to produce two films a year in Hickory. Yes, in Hickory, not Hollywood.
âI love Hickory,â he said. âI love the people here. Iâve been here since the end of Vietnam. I raised my kids here, helped coach soccer here. Iâd like to pay back my community.â
DeLoriea has started his own film production company in Hickory called The Broom Closet where he trains aspiring actors.
The production company took shape after his wife was diagnosed with Parkinsonâs disease. âItâs very aggressive,â he said. âShe needed me.â DeLoriea left his job to care for her but he still had bills to pay, including his wifeâs medical care.
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The day I was invited to the Newton movie set of âThe Muttâ was also the day filmmakers were working with actor Erik Estrada.
Estrada has multiple film and TV credits, but is best known for his role as Officer Francis Llewelyn âPonchâ Poncherello in the police drama TV series âCHiPs.â
In âThe Muttâ Estrada is portraying a mob boss.
Before Estrada arrived on set, he toured the Catawba County Sheriffâs Office and met with several law enforcement officers from around the county. He was also made an honorary Catawba County Sheriffâs deputy. âThat was really sweet of them,â he said.