'Little Five' aims to be the next great Hoosier sports movie
Jul 25, 2026
A taste of Hollywood has come to the Hoosier state in the form of 'Little Five', the true story of the team behind the first women's Little 500 race at Indiana University.For Zachary Spicer, Pigasus Pictures founder, and Produce
r of 'Little Five', growing up in 1980s Indiana meant watching the pinnacle of great sports movies.From 'Hoosiers' to 'Breaking Away', 'Rudy' and more, Spicer credits a number of classic films set in the Hoosier state as to why he got into the business."We figured it's been a long time; Indiana deserves to have another great sports film." said Spicer.To keep the story of the first women's Little 500 as close-to-accurate as possible, Spicer says 'Little Five' will be shot on film, just as it would've been in the 80s. Most of production will also happen in Bloomington and across the IU campus.Actor Drew Powell, known best for roles in the medical drama 'The Pitt' and D.C. show 'Gotham', will play a part in the film. As a Hoosier himself who grew up in Lebanon, Powell told WRTV News 6 he's thrilled to return to his home state; a place he's rarely had the chance to work during his career.Spicer says the production filmed a scene at Assembly Hall Saturday that required more than 10,000 extras, and the crew will be working in Bloomington through August 12th."There's just so much love and yearning to have this story told and the community is really coming out and supporting it in such a massive way." said Spicer.Those interested can go to the Pigasus Pictures Instagram page for more details on how to become an extra for their next major shoot on August 2nd.
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