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Jason Bateman seen with local police while filming project in Passaic County

Bateman is in town directing a new project believed to be a Netflix film titled “The Cackling of the Dodos.”

News 12 Staff

Jun 11, 2026, 8:07 AM

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A celebrity sighting is turning heads this week in Passaic County.

Actor and director Jason Bateman was seen in Ringwood, taking a quick photo with two local police officers.

Police were assisting with traffic control as filming took place in the area.

Bateman is in town directing a new project believed to be a Netflix film titled “The Cackling of the Dodos.”

The production has brought a bit of Hollywood to the community as crews continue filming.

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