Large crowds have been surfacing in Columbus, but they did not come out to see Governor John Kasich brag about his record of crime in the area, they flocked for a different kind of politician…actor Patrick St. Esprit. St. Esprit was portraying Joe Meserve, a fictional governor in the film I Am Wrath, currently filming in Columbus, with lead actor John Travolta.

Columbus moving companies, residents, and government officials are thrilled that the actors are in town filming the movie, which is said to be finished in mid-April.

Local resident Daniel Jones, watched the filming for an hour and explains how, “It’s good for the economy,” he said, “and it puts Columbus on the map.”

The movie filmed a couple scenes inside the Statehouse, drawing attention away from the governor’s address.

Moreover, the film is said to be about a man named Stanley Hill (Travolta), who takes justice into his own hands after authorities fail to find his wife’s killer (played by Rebecca De Mornay).

Some local residents got especially lucky when it came to the movie’s production. Residents Matt and Susan Gruber’s home was used for a number of interior scenes, which served as Travolta’s character’s home. Mrs. Gruber says that the crew and Travolta are extremely friendly; not only to them, but also to the large crowd of people overseeing the production from the streets. Mrs. Gruber goes on to mention that Travolta even took pictures with onlookers and signed autographs.

One thing is for sure, Travolta and his crew are always welcome here in Columbus!