Three films with ties to Louisville include Hilary Swank, Ethan Hawke and 'A Place Called Home.' Here's what to know about the new films.
[Kiel Thornton](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3318327/?ref_=tt_cl_dr_1), the film's director, and writer is also a Kentucky native. ["A Place Called Home"](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9565196/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_2_act) has received several awards on the film festival circuit. Ramey won [Best Supporting Actor](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2775078/awards/?ref_=nm_awd) for his role at the WorldFest House Film Festival. The film is based on the life of writer [Flannery O'Connor](http://flanneryoconnor.com/). [Ordinary Angels](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4996328/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)" was filmed in Winnipeg, Canada in 2022 and stars Oscar winner Hilary Swank along with "Reacher" star Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Drew Powell, Amy Acker, and others. [Ben Gavin](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4297275/?ref_=tt_cl_i_1)), a father left to care for his two daughters after his wife dies during childbirth. "Ordinary Angels" is currently in post-production with a release date scheduled for 2023. What is certain is the film is casting extras for paid stand-in and background work. When times get tough, Levi asks for help from a ruthless loan shark. Construction on the 117-year-old venue will take about four years to complete but in the meantime, there is plenty of entertainment news to report tied to Louisville. [Angela Boehm Casting](https://angelaboehmcasting.com/), the working title for the movie is "Wildcat." Here's the plan](https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2022/12/09/historic-louisville-gardens-being-transformed-into-production-house/69706621007/)
Hilary Swank, who is expecting twins, showed off her baby bump in a touching Christmas post: "Two gifts of a lifetime."
Earlier this holiday season, Hilary Swank shared a photo of herself decorating the Christmas tree. In the photo, the makeup-free star wears red and white striped Christmas pajamas as she cradles [her growing baby bump](https://www.glamour.com/story/hilary-swank-showed-off-her-baby-bump-after-revealing-shes-expecting-twins). “It's so nice to be able to talk about it and share it. “I’m going to be a mom! Wishing you all miracles in your own lives in whatever forms they take." 🎁🎁," Swank wrote in the post's caption.
Hilary Swank is expressing double the gratitude this season as she celebrates Christmas while pregnant with twins, showing off her baby bump.
[an Instagram photo](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjVgDlpt1ez/) pointing to [her growing bump](https://people.com/parents/hilary-swank-pregnant-expecting-twins-with-husband-philip-schneider/) on the same day, writing, "Coming soon … [Kevin Nealon](https://people.com/tag/kevin-nealon/), [Jewel](https://people.com/tag/jewel/) and [Julianne Hough](https://people.com/tag/julianne-hough/) also stopped by her page to share some love. "Yeah and they are due on his birthday," the mom-to-be replied, causing Barrymore's jaw to drop. "I can't believe it's been a year since you've transitioned," she captioned an Instagram compilation of different moments from her dad's life. Wearing a red-and-white striped onesie, the [Oscar](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) winner had her hands placed around her stomach to further accentuate her baby bump. "And not just of one, but of two. [Selma Blair](http://people.com/tag/selma-blair) commented, while [Lindsay Lohan](http://people.com/tag/lindsay-lohan) wished Swank a "Merry Christmas! I can't believe it." "Merry Christmas Everyone!! [Alaska Daily](https://ew.com/tv/alaska-daily-hilary-swank-journalism-quiz/) star added with a double-high-five emoji, along with the hashtags " [#MerryChristmas](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/merrychristmas/)" and " [#Miracles](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/miracles/)." [grateful for these two gifts of a lifetime](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmmkDZFvlX6/)!! [Hilary Swank](http://people.com/tag/hilary-swank) is expressing double the gratitude this season as she celebrates [Christmas](https://people.com/tag/christmas/) while [pregnant with twins](https://people.com/parents/hilary-swank-pregnant-expecting-twins-with-husband-philip-schneider/).
After announcing her pregnancy, Hilary Swank posted a sweet picture of herself cradling her baby bump on Christmas while standing by her Christmas tree.
[shared a photo](https://www.instagram.com/p/CmQUgNbLlfH/) of herself [decorating her Christmas tree](https://www.today.com/parents/pregnancy/pregnant-hilary-swank-shows-twin-baby-bump-photo-rcna62379) in an all-black outfit on Dec. 🙌🏽," she wrote. Debra Messing commented, "Mama!!!!!!!!!!!"
Pregnant Hilary Swank shared that she celebrated double happiness this Christmas, ahead of the birth of twins.On December 26, to be mother of twins, ...
Cutest little elves," and Lindsay Lohan wished Swank a "Merry Christmas!" So grateful for these two gifts of a lifetime!!" She captioned the picture, "We couldn't wish for a more incredible miracle.
Hilary Swank shared a rare pregnancy update on Christmas, saying she is "grateful" for her "miracle" children.
four years ago, and all the components needed to come together and be right.” In 2018, the “P.S. I Love You” actress wed the businessman. She continued, “It’s just something I thought about even as a young girl.” It’s good to be here and just be pregnant because it’s something I was thinking about when I arrived. The “Boys Don’t Cry” singer explained to “Extra” why she postponed motherhood: “I was having a job and not having the perfect relationship until… [Hilary Swank](https://www.bolnews.com/entertainment/2022/12/hilary-swank-trims-her-tree-in-a-new-instagram-photo/) shared a rare pregnancy update on Christmas, saying she is “grateful” for her “miracle” children.
Actor announced in October she and husband Philip Schneider are expecting their first children together.
“And not just of one, but of two. “So happy for you!!! “We couldn’t wish for a more incredible miracle.
Swank posed in a red-and-white striped onesie as she posed in front of her Christmas tree and cradled her growing bump. "We couldn't wish for a more incredible ...
Hilary Swank is celebrating double the blessings this Christmas! The Oscar-winning actress, who is pregnant with twins, showed off her growing belly on ...
"And [they] came and said, 'That's not in continuity.' I said, 'Oh, I think it works.' 'It doesn't.' 'No, it does. And then I put a jacket on that wasn't in continuity," the actress recalled. "It's such a blessing. It's unbelievable," she shared. [expectant first-time mother](https://popculture.com/celebrity-parents/news/pregnant-hilary-swank-shares-photo-of-her-growing-baby-bump-in-her-halloween-costume/), 48, captioned the photo, "We couldn't wish for a more incredible miracle. Swank noted that wins run in both her family and Schneider's and that she is "so excited" for the next chapter of life.