'Looking for Alaska' to film in Michigan, hire hundreds

The latest movie adapted from a book by the author of "Fault in Our Stars" and "Paper Towns" will be filming in Michigan this fall.

"Looking for Alaska," based on the best-seller by author John Green, has been approved for more than $7 million in state incentives on estimated spending of more than $21 million, according to a Michigan Film Office announcement Thursday.

The project was given the OK prior to the law enacted recently that put an end to the film incentives. The Michigan Film Office is no longer accepting applications or able to enter into any agreements for new projects.

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The film will be directed by Rebecca Thomas from a screenplay written by Scott Neutadter and Michael H. Weber, who also wrote the hit "The Fault in Our Stars" with Shailene Woodley.

It's being produced by Temple Hill's Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen ("Paper Towns," "Fault in Our Stars") and Mark Waters and Jessica Tuchinsky ("500 Days of Summer"). The film is expected to hire more than 200 Michigan residents and employ roughly 1,700 extras. Those interested in working on the crew can send resumes to lfafeature@gmail.com

Casting rumors are swirling online around the project, including one mentioning Taylor Swift as a possible cast member.

The Wrap reported in late July that Nicola Peltz ("Transformers: Age of Extinction), Courtney Eaton ("Mad Max: Fury Road") and John D'Leo ("Unbroken") are among the actors being considered for roles in the story of a mysterious boarding school student named Alaska Young.