Dick Cheney Biopic: George W. Bush Actor & More Revealed

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More casting information about director Adam McKay ’s upcomingDick Cheneybiopic , let in the histrion presently being eyed for the role of George W. Bush , has come to light . Back in 2015 , McKay made the parachuting from Will Ferrell comedies to more serious fare by helming the Oscar - winningThe Big Short , which examined the lodging market crash of the 2000s . The filmmaker looks to continue this vogue with his next project , covering the life and calling of former U.S. vice president Cheney . McKay’sBig ShortstarChristian Baleis locked in as the lead role , already undergo one ofhis famed body transformationsto play the part .

At the time Bale ’s involvement was made prescribed , it was tell other A - Joseph Lister would be joining him . Amy Adams , who starred alongside Bale inAmerican Hustle , was circulate the role of Cheney ’s married woman Lynne , while Steve Carell ( anotherBig Shortalum ) would play Donald Rumsfeld . Of course , given all the large political soma of that era , the cast was only have a bun in the oven to grow from there . It ’s now been revealed what other stars are under consideration for the relaxation of the supporting players .

According toThat Hashtag Show , there are three primal part in the process of being cast . In the run for George W. Bush ( who was chairperson while Cheney was VP ) are Academy Award nominee Edward Norton and formerX - Menstar James Marsden . Hashtag Showconfirms the former report of Adams as Lynne , while also say Mackenzie Davis ( The Martian ) is a"top contender"to portray Cheney ’s girl , Mary . As for former Secretary of State Colin Powell , a tierce of big - hitters are being aim . Where it stands now , that role will go to either Tyler Perry , Cuba Gooding , Jr. , or Giancarlo Esposito .

No matter how the rest of this ensemble shakes out , McKay will be working with another stellar mould on the drama . It ’s no surprise there are so many big names lined up . The Big Shortwas one of 2015 ’s most - herald film , featuring several strong performances from the likes of Bale , Carell , and Ryan Gosling . All of these player have great turns under their respective belt ( think , Perry was a scene thief as the lawyer inGone Girl ) , meaning McKay and company have an embarrassment of wealth to select from . Big Shortreceived a Screen Actors Guild nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture , so it ’s safe to say McKay knows how to pick the good actors for his purpose .

It is unknown whenDick Cheneywill make its direction into dramatics . parole back in May was McKay and distributor Annapurna Pictures were skip to start shooting in the fountain for a belated awards time of year push , but all has been muted on that front since . Still , with Bale deep in planning and various piece coming to place , it wo n’t be much longer until the cameras start rolling . And ifThe Big Shortis anything to go by , Cheneywill be one to watch for the Oscars - whenever it ’s released .