"Rodham" has a director

[Mr. Morden]

I think I mentioned this movie at some point in the tea leaves thread, but here's more:

http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/hillary-clinton-biopic-rodham-director-james-ponsoldt-88336

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And will we see a Fred Thompson cameo?

[Knives]

Zoe Kazan must be Hillary however, it's far too early for a film on her.

[Mr. Morden]

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/rodham-movie-director-2016-or-bust-90858.html?hp=r3

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[Mr. Morden]

A few excerpts from the script, including a sex scene (SPOILERS):

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/05/13/some-of-the-juiciest-bits-of-rodham-the-hillary-clinton-movie-biopic-sex-scandal-more.html

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[Mr. Morden]

Among the actresses being floated to play Hillary:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/reese-witherspoon-scarlett-johansson-and-jessica-chastain-among-the-frontrunners-to-play-hillary-clinton-in-rodham-8632651.html

Scarlett Johansson
Reese Witherspoon
Amanda Seyfried
Jessica Chastain

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[ShadowRocket]

Among the actresses being floated to play Hillary:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/reese-witherspoon-scarlett-johansson-and-jessica-chastain-among-the-frontrunners-to-play-hillary-clinton-in-rodham-8632651.html

Scarlett Johansson
Reese Witherspoon
Amanda Seyfried
Jessica Chastain

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Out of those four, I'd pick Witherspoon or Johansson if it were up to me.

[HagridOfTheDeep]

Among the actresses being floated to play Hillary:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/reese-witherspoon-scarlett-johansson-and-jessica-chastain-among-the-frontrunners-to-play-hillary-clinton-in-rodham-8632651.html

Scarlett Johansson
Reese Witherspoon
Amanda Seyfried
Jessica Chastain

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Out of those four, I'd pick Witherspoon or Johansson if it were up to me.

There's no nice way to say this, so I'll just say it. Aren't Witherspoon and Johansson a bit too attractive?

[Mr. Morden]

Seyfried probably looks the most like her of that group, and is the right age, since the movie focuses on Hillary at age 26:





EDIT: Also, any predictions as to how many times Clarence will watch this movie?

[Mr. Morden]

Carey Mulligan now rumored to be the leading contender for the role of Hillary:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/carey-mulligan-hillary-clinton-biopic-563575

[milhouse24]

Among the actresses being floated to play Hillary:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/reese-witherspoon-scarlett-johansson-and-jessica-chastain-among-the-frontrunners-to-play-hillary-clinton-in-rodham-8632651.html

Scarlett Johansson
Reese Witherspoon
Amanda Seyfried
Jessica Chastain

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Scarlett is kinda dumb, didn't go to college, and when she dated SEan Penn - he told her she needed to learn more about politics.  So I think with her scratchy voice, she can't pull off smart vibe. 
Reese is too goofy, funny, too much southern accent and sweetness. 
Amanda doesn't seem very smart to me either.
I think Jess Chastain would be perfect, esp since she pulled off the smart, tough as nails performance in Zero Dark Thirty.  She's a serious dramatic actress who can bring integrity to the role. 
Carey Mulligan is okay, but her American accent is mediocre for the role of an ambitious strong woman. 

[Mr. Morden]

Here are Bill and Hillary in their younger years (both showing off their legs):



This makes me wonder who is going to play Bill, and how they're going to pull off that ridiculous hair.