Famke Janssen's 'Bringing up Bobby' to film in Oklahoma

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Filming for the motion picture "Bringing Up Bobby" began this week in Oklahoma. Milla Jovovich, Marcia Cross and Bill Pullman star in the film written and directed by Famke Janssen. Newcomer Spencer List, 12, plays Bobby.

"Bringing Up Bobby" follows a European con-artist named Olive (Jovovich) and her son, Bobby (List), who find themselves in Oklahoma after an escape effort. Cross plays the role of Bobby's foster mother. On Tuesday afternoon, Jovovich wrote about her participation on Twitter, "Hey guys! Been crazy! Came home 4 a day 2 get ready 2 go 2 oklahoma tonite 2 start my new film 'bringing up bobby'! will keep u updated!"



First-time executive producers are Edmond native David Johndrow, 42, and his wife, Maryann Johndrow, of Johndrow Vineyards in Napa Valley. The couple join several executive producers. David Johndrow said the entire movie will be filmed throughout Oklahoma City and metro areas such as Edmond, Guthrie and Luther. David Johndrow said the budget for the independent film hasn't been finalized. He estimated the movie will create roughly 60 jobs for Oklahomans.

"The one thing about bringing a film to Oklahoma is that Oklahomans are so gracious to the arts," David Johndrow said. "It's a fun, interesting proposition." List's publicist Kelly-Marie Smith said in an e-mail that Monday is List's first day on "Bringing Up Bobby." The film is the first directing role for Janssen. She is best known for her performances as the psychic mutant Jean Grey in the "X-Men" trilogy. David Johndrow said filming in Oklahoma is to conclude in late August.

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