<P> Principal photography began on February 23 , and was scheduled to end on May 28 . On March 9 , Adam Fogelson , Chairman of STX Entertainment announced the start of the production in and around New Orleans , with the release of a first look photo . In May 2015 , shooting was scheduled for Clinton , with East Feliciana Parish as a filming set . On May 25 , 2015 , some filming took place at Chicot State Park around Ville Platte , Louisiana . </P>
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in and around New Orleans East Feliciana Parish Chicot State Park around Ville Platte , Louisiana