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Mr. President

May 9th, 2008 at 03:32pm Will Pfeifer

Josh Brolin had a heck of a year in 2007, with strong performances in AMERICAN GANGSTER, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, GRINDHOUSE and IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH. But have you seen what he has planned for 2009?

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Yes, that’s Brolin as none other than our president. Brolin has the title role in Oliver Stone’s new movie, W, which also stars Elizabeth Banks as Laura. I’d say in Brolin’s case, the resemblance is pretty strong, though Banks looks a little young to play Laura. (She’s 27 years younger than the real First Lady.)

What do you think? With Oliver Stone behind the camera — his flag-waving 2006 movie WORLD TRADE CENTER aside – anything is possible. Though his output in recent years has been a bit lackluster, I’m a big fan of both JFK and NIXON. Be interesting to see him apply his talents to another U.S. President.

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3 Comments Add your own

  • 1. RC of strangeculture  |  May 9th, 2008 at 4:25 pm

    And actually this is on slate now for 2008, not 2009.

    Brolin also has a very unique role in the upcoming film “Milk” as well, which has the chance to get him and Sean Penn some critical acclaim in 2008.

  • 2. Will Pfeifer  |  May 9th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    True — that MILK movie looks interesting. It’s been in the works for decades in one form or another. I remember when Robin Williams was attached to it.

    Brolin is really having a career renaissance these days, which is nice to see. He’s got some real talent, and seems to be choosing his roles carefully.

  • 3. Brian M  |  May 9th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    I think Banks looks slightly young to play Laura at THIS age, but I think they had to cast young to make them convincing when they are portraying them in their younger years. After all, Brolin is 22 years younger than George, too!

    …and despite all his great work in recent years, Brolin will always be Brand Walsh from the Goonies to me.

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