Atlantic City will soon host director Zack Snyder and become the set for his upcoming film, "Army of the Dead."

Stars of the film include Ella Purnell (Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children) and David Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), among other recognizable names.

The film is based on a zombie apocalypse set in Las Vegas. Production is well underway as sections of Atlantic City have already started to prepare. 

The Press of Atlantic City reports one particular film location will be the former Atlantic Club casino.

The film is set to begin it's production schedule in Atlantic City this September.

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