The cast that will portray President George W. Bush’s inner circle in Oliver Stone’s upcoming political biopic W is starting to come together. Elizabeth Banks (Definitely, Maybe) will join star Josh Brolin (pictured) as First Lady Laura Bush, James Cromwell is in negotiations to play George Bush Sr., and Jeffrey Wright (Casino Royale) is in talks for the role of Colin Powell. But at press time, it was still unclear who will take the role of Vice President Dick Cheney. A source close to the production tells EW that Stone will reach out to Oscar winner Robert Duvall, though the actor’s agency says that an offer has not yet been presented. W, which was penned by Stanley Weiser (who co-wrote Wall Street with Stone), aims to explain how Bush 43 went from being a hard-partying college student to the most powerful man in the world. Stone has said that he wants to make “a fair, true portrait of the man,” but controversy will likely dog the film, which is described in an internal positioning statement as follows: “W is the improbable story of a man who went to the White House despite getting fewer votes than his opponent; who became commander-in-chief despite having avoided military combat himself; and who became the least popular president ever elected to a second term. W will shock and surprise you and leave you questioning everything you believe to be true.” Filming is set to begin on April 21 in Shreveport, La. W is being produced by Moritz Borman (who worked with Stone on World Trade Center and Alexander) and Jon Kilik (Babel and Alexander). QED International is financing the film.
Mar 26
2008
07:26 PM ET
Oliver Stone's George W. Bush biopic coming together
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Let’s see, Oliver Stone making a “fair” portrayal of George W Bush?
I’d better get in line now.
I hope QED International enjoys losing money.
Are you kidding? There are MILLIONS of us angry Americans who can’t to see the first narrative film that gives us a Behind the Scenes peak into the worst presidency in American history.
That’s funny John I thought that Carter was the worst. But let me guess, we need to retreat from Iraq so we can work on global warming.(which is win/win since if it gets hotter it global warming, and if it gets cold it global warming. I’ll save you the time, global warming is caused by the …….SUN).
I think Stone should be making “Reagan” instead. W. is a puppet who knows he’s a puppet. Reagan was a puppet that thought he was a real President…a much more interesting story. Besides, anyone that would actually see an Oliver Stone movie (namely, the West Coast and the North-East) already knows the behind-the-scenes story of W. because, unlike the rest of the country, we read and we don’t JUST watch Fox News.
I just wanted to thank you for reducing 90 percent of America to a generalizted sterotype. Does that mean I get to list all the things most of the country thinks of when we think of the West Coast and the Northeast? Elitist jackass…
Sorry, I meant “generalized stereotype.” I was too ticked off to spell correctly, I guess…
Sorry, didn’t mean to generalize, but there is a reason stereotypes exist…they are generally true (or at least, have a grain of truth within them). I’m a walking stereotype and I know it and love it…I’m your stereotypical North-eastern Lib that speaks first and thinks later. But you’re right, it is unfair and untrue to say the rest of the country doesn’t read or that they are not up on current events. But after 8 years of the worst President in our country’s history, I’m disgruntled and hold a grudge against the Red states for our current situation. So, let me restate: most people that would see an Oliver Stone movie (Libs) don’t need to see this one because we already know the truth, unlike the uninformed that voted for W. in the first place (and who just happen to be in states that are located in the South and in the middle of the country). Again, I’m sorry…I’m the exact reason Libs have a bad rep, just like “Chris” is the reason Cons have a bad rep.
Kevin…I’m blue in a red state, so I understand your generalization (I make many myself about the folks around me), but they’re not really fair. Sure, some people irrationally voted for W…twice!…but not ALL midwesterners watch FOX. Dems know what’s wrong with this presidency, some Republicans are figuring it out, and the rest ignore it. I will pay to see Stone’s version, just to be able to talk/argue about it with others. Isn’t that what movies are for…to stimulate discussion?
TO THE PERSON RESPONDING TO KEVIN:
Sorry to burst your bubble but there is a reason why this administration went to great lengths to make the words “intelligent and elitist” bad words – because the Northeast and Left Coast were the only sections of this country screaming the truth about this President. It is really too bad the Midwest and the South are so deluded that they think voting for Republicans is voting for “values” – Republicans have no values – they are only interested in big business and lining their pockets with money that comes from the blood and sweat of hard-working Americans. I am proud to be from the Northeast. I am proud that my parents taught me to question authority at all levels – I find it ignorant to blindly follow leaders of any party – OPEN YOUR EYES RED STATES!!
To all you geniuses who actually buy this Blue States/ Red States crap, maybe you should have read a bit deeper 4 years ago. If you looked at the maps that illustrated voting patterns based on counties rather than states, it was obvious that there were tons of metros in the south and midwest that voted against Bush. I did and so did 70% of the people I know. Apprently, you are relying on the very misleading pretty pictures that only depicted states broken down by Red and Blue. More in-depth breakdowns showed a country that was much more purple than the cliches would have you believe. The next time you want to self-righteosly proclaim how well read you are, you might want to actually dig deeper than inaccurate generalizations.
Another $11 saved. Thanks Ollie!
Mind your ‘Blue State’ business!
You really think there are no conservatives in the Northeast?
YOU need to wake up.
Another one for Catty: I’m sure it’s really comfortable up there on your high horse, but I’m going to agree with the person a couple of posts above me. If you think EVERYONE in the South and Midwest is a Bush-lovin’, gun-totin’, minority-hatin’ redneck, it actually proves you’re ignorant, rather than those “intelligent” and “elitist” words you’re so proud of.
I wonder if Brolin’s been playing with Tonka trucks and writing in crayon as reasearch for this role.
To Nathan: LOL!! Crayons…I love it!