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Casting Call: Obama
Paresh Jha
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Focus
Runner up: Regina King ("Enemy of the State")
John McCain:
Michael Caine
A British guy!? Playing Sen. McCain!? Believe it kids because many people have forgotten Michael Caine's range as an actor. This would be the role that could really bring this Academy Award winner back into the winners circle (even though McCain lost). Every film needs an opponent for the protagonist and Caine would really bring out whatever would be needed to make the portrayal believable and accurate. Check out the movies "Quicksand" and "Secondhand Lions" to see exactly what I am talking about.
Runner up: Peter O'Toole ("Troy")
Joe Biden:
Tom Hanks
Every movie needs somewhat of a big star and Tom Hanks would do an excellent job as vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. This supporting role would provide a backbone for a film that has an unknown as the lead. Biden was brought into the campaign to provide expertise and experience to an up and coming superstar. Tom Hanks would accurately play that on film and off for Harry Lennix himself. Check out "Charlie Wilson's War" to see how well Tom Hanks can fit into a political film.
Runner up: Michael Keaton ("Game 6")
Hillary Clinton:
Meryl Streep
Who better to play one of the most famous first ladies and senators of all time than Meryl Streep. She needs praise for her acting abilities because there are over 20 years of evidence in her films. Like Tom Hanks, she can bring a level of gravitas the backbone of this film would desperately need. She has the brains, stature, confidence and looks to accurately depict Clinton in some of those heated debates that were so pivotal for Obama's campaign.
Runner up: Kim Cattrall
("Sex and the City")
John McCain:
Michael Caine
A British guy!? Playing Sen. McCain!? Believe it kids because many people have forgotten Michael Caine's range as an actor. This would be the role that could really bring this Academy Award winner back into the winners circle (even though McCain lost). Every film needs an opponent for the protagonist and Caine would really bring out whatever would be needed to make the portrayal believable and accurate. Check out the movies "Quicksand" and "Secondhand Lions" to see exactly what I am talking about.
Runner up: Peter O'Toole ("Troy")
Joe Biden:
Tom Hanks
Every movie needs somewhat of a big star and Tom Hanks would do an excellent job as vice presidential candidate Joe Biden. This supporting role would provide a backbone for a film that has an unknown as the lead. Biden was brought into the campaign to provide expertise and experience to an up and coming superstar. Tom Hanks would accurately play that on film and off for Harry Lennix himself. Check out "Charlie Wilson's War" to see how well Tom Hanks can fit into a political film.
Runner up: Michael Keaton ("Game 6")
Hillary Clinton:
Meryl Streep
Who better to play one of the most famous first ladies and senators of all time than Meryl Streep. She needs praise for her acting abilities because there are over 20 years of evidence in her films. Like Tom Hanks, she can bring a level of gravitas the backbone of this film would desperately need. She has the brains, stature, confidence and looks to accurately depict Clinton in some of those heated debates that were so pivotal for Obama's campaign.
Runner up: Kim Cattrall
("Sex and the City")
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