The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with the Beaufort Film Society and Dream Coast Films, held a press conference Tuesday, July 23 at The Arsenal Building in downtown Beaufort to announce more information regarding “Route 65 Nashville” and “My Brother, Your Outlaw, The Waylon Jennings Story,” which will be filmed in Beaufort.
Members of the all-star cast of “Route 65 Nashville” who were present included Bobby Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus’ cousin, and Tommy Jennings, Waylon Jennings’ brother.
Executive producer Barbara Terry and Director Ric La Monte talked about the feature movie, and filming is already planned to begin in Beaufort in August and September.
A local, Beaufort girl has landed a leading role in “Route 65 Nashville.” Haley Davis will be playing the role of Kelli. The film is about the main road in and out of Nashville and the people who dream of a career in country music.
The remaining speaking roles, extras and production crew will be cast and hired locally in the Beaufort area.