Guess what movie buffs? Huntington Village on Long Island is about to get a serious dose of Hollywood cool! Yep Steven Spielberg himself is in town filming his latest project and guess who is starring? The amazing Emily Blunt ! Get ready for some UFO mystery and movie magic right in our backyard.
Spielberg's Secret Project: UFO Movie "The Dish" Takes Over Huntington Village
So what's all the fuss about? Steven Spielberg is directing a movie that's being called a "UFO-related" project. Details are still pretty hush-hush but we do know it has a working title of "The Dish." And parts of it are being filmed right in Huntington Village! How cool is that?
Locals might have noticed some changes around town. Parking is getting a little tricky because of the film crew. Some streets are closed for parking and certain parking lots are off-limits for a few days. But hey there's a silver lining! To make up for the parking headaches the town is actually making street parking FREE for a day. Score!
Supervisor Ed Smyth mentioned they want to keep things smooth for residents while welcoming the film production. He even joked that he wished he was starring in the movie himself. The town is getting paid fees by the production company for using locations and services which is good news for Huntington too.
Emily Blunt and A-List Cast Join Spielberg's UFO Tale: Who Else is on Board?
Okay Emily Blunt is leading the cast which is already a win. But she is not alone. Wyatt Russell is also starring in this Spielberg film. You might know Wyatt from "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" or "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier". He is part of Hollywood royalty being Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn's son.
The cast gets even better! Colman Domingo from "Sing Sing" Colin Firth from "The King's Speech" Eve Hewson from "Bad Sisters" and Josh O’Connor from "The Crown" are all part of this project. That is some serious talent assembled for this UFO movie.
We also know a bit about the behind-the-scenes team. David Koepp who co-wrote "Jurassic Park" is writing the screenplay. Spielberg and Koepp have worked together for years so you know it's going to be something special.
From New Jersey Gas Stations to Long Island Streets: Tracking Spielberg's Filming Locations
Before Huntington Village got the Spielberg treatment the production was filming in New Jersey. Specifically Montville New Jersey. Photos from the New Jersey set showed Emily Blunt and Wyatt Russell filming a scene at a smoky gas station. So it looks like they are moving around the area to capture different locations for the movie.
The movie's production code name is "Non-View" and some reports mention a working title "The Dish". It seems like they are keeping things mysterious for now. But the fact that Spielberg is filming a UFO movie with Emily Blunt and this amazing cast is already generating a ton of excitement.
The Release date is set for June 12 2026. That seems like a while away but knowing Spielberg it will be worth the wait. Plus maybe we will get some cool glimpses of Huntington Village on the big screen when the movie comes out!
Emily Blunt: From Oppenheimer to UFOs – Why She's Perfect for Spielberg's Mystery
Emily Blunt is seriously on a roll these days. Fresh off her Oscar nomination for "Oppenheimer" where she played Kitty Oppenheimer she is jumping into this Spielberg UFO film. It makes sense why Spielberg would want her. Blunt is a fantastic actress who can handle everything from intense drama to action and even a bit of mystery.
Remember her amazing performance in "Edge of Tomorrow" or her chilling role in "A Quiet Place"? She is versatile and captivating on screen. A UFO movie with Emily Blunt in the lead? Sign us up!
Key Facts About Spielberg's UFO Movie "The Dish" Filming in Huntington:
- Director: Steven Spielberg
- Starring: Emily Blunt Wyatt Russell Colman Domingo Colin Firth Eve Hewson Josh O’Connor
- Working Title: The Dish
- Genre: UFO-related mystery
- Filming Locations: Huntington Village Long Island New York and Montville New Jersey
- Release Date: June 12 2026
- Parking in Huntington Village: Street parking FREE on Tuesday March 4th some lots and streets closed for filming.
Get Ready for Takeoff! Spielberg and Blunt Bring Extraterrestrial Intrigue to the Big Screen
So Huntington Village is officially a movie set! Keep your eyes peeled for film crews maybe even try to spot Emily Blunt or Steven Spielberg around town. It is exciting to have a Hollywood production happening right here on Long Island. And with a UFO theme and this level of talent Spielberg's "The Dish" is definitely a movie to watch out for in 2026. Get ready for some mystery some thrills and maybe just maybe some answers about what's really out there!