Film Crew Takes Over Wildwood as Actor Shoots Secret Comedy Project

Issue #392

July 13, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

🎥 Film Crew Takes Over Wildwood as Actor Shoots Secret Comedy Project

🌉 Cape May County Unveils $350M Bridge Project to Replace Aging Span

 🦀 New Jersey’s Blue Claw Crabbing Season is Here: What to Know Before You Go

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Film Crew Takes Over Wildwood as Actor Shoots Secret Comedy Project 

 Actor Devon Bostick was recently spotted filming a new comedy project on the Wildwood boardwalk. Best known for his roles in The 100 and Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Bostick is co-writing the film with his girlfriend. Despite efforts by the production team to keep the shoot under wraps, the presence of cameras, lighting rigs, and a recognizable face quickly caught public attention. One visitor, who happened to be on-site during the filming, shared her excitement after witnessing the action and even speaking briefly with crew members. The project is reported to be a comedic film co-written by Bostick and his partner. While the title remains undisclosed, the production is still in its early stages, with an expected release date at least two years away. Scenes filmed in Wildwood included shots at the popular Snow White restaurant and along the boardwalk near Schellenger Avenue. The film is also scheduled to shoot at additional locations across New Jersey and Pennsylvania in the coming weeks.

Cape May County Unveils $350M Bridge Project to Replace Aging Span

Cape May County is moving forward with a $350 million plan to replace the Middle Thorofare Bridge, an 86-year-old structure connecting Wildwood Crest and Diamond Beach to Cape May. The new fixed-span bridge will offer 80 feet of clearance for boats and eliminate the need for a drawbridge. The project also includes rebuilding two nearby bridges—Mill Creek and Upper Thorofare—and upgrading 2.7 miles of roadway. Officials unveiled a 3D rendering during a July 8 meeting, with construction timelines to be announced.

New Jersey’s Blue Claw Crabbing Season is Here: What to Know Before You Go

 Crabbing season is underway in New Jersey, offering a chance to catch blue claw crabs in bays, creeks, and rivers from mid-March through November. Recreational crabbers don’t need a license if using basic gear like traps or nets. Daily limits and size rules apply, with popular spots stretching from Atlantic City to North Wildwood.  A few popular crabbing spots include:

· Near Atlantic City along Mays Landing-Somers Point Road in Egg Harbor Township, the Route 52 Causeway fishing pier, and the bridges entering Atlantic City on Routes 322/40 and 30.

· In Ocean County, the Berkeley Island County Park, Mantoloking Bridge Fishing Pier, South Green Street Park, and West End Avenue Crabbing Pier.

· Grassy Sound Marina in North Wildwood, Cape May County.

· Navesink River in Monmouth County.

· In Cumberland County, the Dividing Creek Boat Rentals.

The best time to crab is the few hours before and after high tide. Fall tends to yield the meatiest crabs after they’ve fattened up for winter.

Early morning and high tide offer the best chances, and fall yields the biggest crabs. With proper gear and timing, crabbing is a simple and fun way to enjoy the coast—and bring home dinner.

What notable historical figure is honored by a museum in Cape May, New Jersey?

What notable historical figure is honored by a museum in Cape May, New Jersey?

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Answer to the July 11th Trivia Question

In 1885, an unusual attraction was built in South Cape May—a large 'Lucy‑type elephant' structure called the "Light of Asia." What was its primary purpose?

A. A seaside amusement ride
B. A lighthouse guiding ships
C. A real estate office and observation pavilion
D. A restaurant and dance hall

Answer: C. A real estate office and observation pavilion

The "Light of Asia" was a large elephant-shaped building, similar to the more famous Lucy the Elephant in Margate. It was constructed in South Cape May in 1885 to attract potential land buyers, serving as both a real estate office and an observation deck overlooking the ocean.

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