Spielberg, 78, spent some of his youngest years as a child living in New Jersey with his family, as depicted in his film “ The Fabelmans ” (2022). He most recently filmed in Jersey, largely in Paterson, for his take on “ West Side Story ” (2021) starring Clifton’s Rachel Zegler.

Famous director Steven Spielberg is apparently returning to his South Jersey roots for his latest project. Emily Blunt is starring. What to know.