Ed Harris Going Maverick to Play John McCain

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Adaptation, Drama, Political, Casting, Celeb News, Upcoming Releases

HBO has picked Ed Harris to play Senator John McCain in Game Change, an adaptation of the novel. The movie shows an insider’s point of view of the historic 2008 Presidential election.

Which means, yes, Sarah Palin will also be portrayed in the flick. The movie follows both campaigns, McCain’s and Obama’s. Jay Roach will return to HBO to direct the flick. He won an Emmy for HBO's Recount, the 2008 account of the 2000 Presidential election.

Harris is only 60, making him a bit young to play the elderly McCain, but the four-time Oscar nominee is sure to bring a lot to the role. As we reported, Julianne Moore will play opposite him as former Governor Sarah Palin.

Read More | Huffington Post

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Which Movie Superstar Could Play Barack Obama?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Celebrity Gossip

Hollywood considers nothing off-limits in the world of film, even the presidency. Some lucky men have played United States leaders both fictional and biographical. Henry Ford became Abe Lincoln, Anthony Hopkins was Nixon and Josh Brolin was W. (to name a few). But who would Hollywood pick to become the first on-screen Barack Obama?

During a recent red carpet event, Will Smith said that he would take on the role if asked. But while Smith’s comments were said in his usual jocular fashion, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the idea - and I really see this one happening. Smith, already one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men, has already proven that he can take on any kind of role. But would his big name serve to crowd out Obama’s? Should Hollywood cast instead a man who is relatively unknown to moviegoers instead?

Read More | CNN

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