reagan“”, starring Dennis Quaid as the 40th President of the United States, will be officially released in theaters.
According to Deadline, the film is scheduled for release on August 30th in partnership with new distribution company Showbiz Direct. report. Showbiz Direct is led by Kevin Mitchell, former Lionsgate distribution president Richie Fay, and former co-president of distribution company Open Road Scott Kennedy.
reagan Ronald Reagan is the first big-screen film to dramatize the life of Ronald Reagan, following the story of its subject from his beginnings in Illinois to his Hollywood acting career and eventual foray into politics. It is expected to cover the entire life span.
Howard Klausner, one of the film’s screenwriters, told Breitbart News: “His story is the story of the 20th century, a reminder of who we are and who we still are. I’ll take care of it,” he said. (Klausner was the screenwriter for the 2000 Clint Eastwood film) space cowboys).
Dennis Quaid was tasked with embodying the president’s unique look and witty speaking style.
“It was a huge challenge to portray Ronald Reagan,” Quaid told Deadline. “This is an important film and one of the most interesting roles for me, and I’m really excited to work with the ShowBiz team to bring this film to theaters this summer.”
Directed by Sean McNamara, the film will reportedly focus on the Cold War and will be told in flashback by a former Russian spy played by Oscar winner Jon Voight.
The cast also includes Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan. Mena Suvari plays Jane Wyman, Reagan’s first wife. Lesley Ann Down as Margaret Thatcher. David Henry plays the teenage Reagan. Kevin Dillon plays Hollywood mogul Jack Warner.
ShowBiz Direct’s Kevin Mitchell told Deadline: Dennis Quaid does a great job playing Reagan. ”
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