Casting Cabana Update: Condoleeza Rice Is Also Bangable, Mister Fantastic Is Esteemed and Such

April 10, 2008

Last week we reported that Oliver Stone had filled the roles of at least four major characters for his forthcoming George W. Bush biopic, W., which included signing the ridiculously hot Elizabeth Banks to portray First Lady Laura Bush.

 

In yet another left-field-but-sort-of-brilliant casting move, the producers are partaking in final negotiations with Thandie Newton (Run Fatboy Run, Crash) to play U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice.

I say “left-field” because, well, Thandie Newton looks nothing like Condoleeza Rice. But I do think it’s “sort-of-brilliant” as well because Thandie Newton not only possesses the acting chops, but Thandie Newton also definitely brings the sexy. (Thandie Newton hereinafter and will always be referred to as “Thandie Newton.” No pronouns will ever do Thandie Newton justice. Thandie Newton.)

 

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