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Did They Have to Cast Someone So ... Frequently Unclothed as Hillary Clinton?

It's Screwing with My Head / Dustin Rowles

Trailers | March 25, 2009 | Comments (40)

We have anyone out there that was a fan of The Queen or the British television movie, The Deal, both starring Michael Sheen as Tony Blair? Who cares? Michael Sheen, people! The man is brilliant, and quite possibly the most versatile British actor of his generation, a man capable of playing Tony Blair, David Frost, Lucien in the Underworld movies, and even the White Rabbit in Tim Burton’s forthcoming Alice in Wonderland.

And now he’s returning to take on his break-out role as Tony Blair, for the third time. A Special Relationship will be the third movie in the Blair trilogy, and this one will cover the rocky relationship between Blair and President Clinton during the British PM’s first years in office. The movie will be Peter Morgan’s directorial debut; he wrote both The Queen and Frost/Nixon (as well as The Last King of Scotland). The movie, which will air on HBO, will also star Dennis Quaid as Bill Clinton and … get this: Julianne Moore as Hillary. Really? Julianne Moore? And now I’m picturing Hillary Clinton swoop through a room naked ala Moore in The Big Lebowski and … now I need to go bleach my eyes. See the above picture? Now imagine that’s Hillary.

The day is starting off on the wrong foot. But hey! Michael Sheen.

And there’s also this, according to Variety: “Quaid, who next stars in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, will be honored by ShoWest as Male Star of Tomorrow.” Really? Dennis Quaid? He’s the future of acting?


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Comments

I actually think Julianne Moore might be a good fit as HillRod. If anything, she'll get the voice right, which may or many not be a good thing. Hillary Clinton's voice has the power to shred souls.

Posted by: Kolby at March 25, 2009 9:22 AM

I'm not going to lie...I enjoyed The Queen, I've never seen The Deal, and I'm actually looking forward to The Special Relationship.

By the way, not cool with the whole naked Hilary image, man. As payback, I'm going to tell you to imagine 2 Girls 1 Cup starring Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton, with a special guest appearance by Rainbow Killer as the Cup!

Posted by: Mike R. at March 25, 2009 9:24 AM

SHEEN!!!

Posted by: gp at March 25, 2009 9:27 AM

*shakes head*

Sometimes I reeeeally wonder about your heterosexuality Rowles.

Fuck Julianne Moore, she RUINED Clarice Starling, the only roles I'm interested in seeing her in are those where she gets shot in the back of the head.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at March 25, 2009 9:28 AM

Really? Dennis Quaid? He’s the future of acting?

Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

Posted by: branded at March 25, 2009 9:31 AM

I'm going to tell you to imagine 2 Girls 1 Cup

Who was fool enough to actually watch that?

Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2009 9:38 AM

I think Julianne Moore can pull it off. As to n**ed H***ry, I refuse to imagine it. Refuse! I'm just going to enjoy the sexy picture up top. Thankfully her face is in shadow.

Then maybe a sexy party a la Benny Hill.

Posted by: admin at March 25, 2009 9:40 AM

I keep seeing her bright red bush as she talks to Matthew Modine in "Short Cuts." I love her bush.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at March 25, 2009 9:44 AM

Sexy party you say?

*Phil... *

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at March 25, 2009 9:46 AM

Sheen is great, but I'd like to see him do lots more other stuff, and not just playing the same character. And he seems to be the go-to guy now if you've got a biopic or are in need of someone to play a historical figure.

Also, I did not like The Queen. It was fairly boring. Possibly because I'm old and was around and watching the news when all that was going on. Possibly because I am skeptical about how true to life it can possible be.

I really have no point here at all. Blame my cold.

Posted by: Carrie at March 25, 2009 9:47 AM

As much as I like Dennis Quaid, that's some bad casting, Harry. If Russell Crowe could master the accent, he would be ideal for that role. All puffy and emotional.

Posted by: rikkitikkitavi at March 25, 2009 10:01 AM

eh, I'd do her.

I mean him.

I mean... aw, hell, I'd probably do both of them (Moore and Sheen, that is. Not Quaid. Although....).

Posted by: lizzieborden at March 25, 2009 10:09 AM

Love the beautiful red hair and the peaches-and-cream complexion, but I really don't think J. Moore is a great actress. I absolutely don't see her as H. Clinton, though.

Posted by: samantha t at March 25, 2009 10:12 AM

I thought Sheen was going to play Hillary.

I think he'd nail the part (ahem, cough cough).

Posted by: BWeaves (from a different IP address) at March 25, 2009 10:12 AM

Hillary Clinton, erection killer.

Julliane Moore, erection bringer.

It doesn't match up!

Posted by: George at March 25, 2009 10:26 AM

Slim-

You do realize that it was Harris' source material that ruined the character, not Moore. I found Hannibal to be an atrocious piece of crap, and way more importantly, a complete departure from his characterization of Clarice Starling in Silence of the Lambs. Moore did what she could with what she had, and it was godtopus-awful, I agree. I just don't think the blame can be laid entirely at her frequently naked doorstep.

Posted by: Smokin at March 25, 2009 10:54 AM

Fuck Julianne Moore, she RUINED Clarice Starling, the only roles I'm interested in seeing her in are those where she gets shot in the back of the head.

Word.

Don't forget how great she was in Next. Paycheck Actress.

Posted by: ed newman at March 25, 2009 10:55 AM

Oh come on at least they got the fundamental physical similarities right with Hillary Clinton: slender with red hair.

[blink]

Posted by: Steven Lloyd Wilson at March 25, 2009 11:00 AM

Who was fool enough to actually watch that?

Not me, Jay, not me. And I am grateful for it.

Paycheck Actress

I disagree ed. Exihibits A-D: Far from Heaven, The Big Lebowski, Boogie Nights and Vanya on 42nd Street.

Posted by: tamatha at March 25, 2009 11:28 AM

Isn't a GI Joe movie, like, the opposite of what we need right now? I mean, I couldn't speak will all due enlightenment, given that I'm female, unamerican (nationality-wise, not 1950's mccarthy wise) and rawther young, but glorification of violence seems a bit... i don't know... behind the times?

But Dennis Quaid is always ok.

Posted by: Ling at March 25, 2009 11:29 AM

Julianne Moore? I know people want to call Hil a cyborg, but that's taking it too far!

That said- Alice in Wonderland, eh? Even as a six year old child, I knew that story was all kinds of effed up. Still gives me the creeps. I look forward to Tim Burton causing me epic recurring nightmares about slowly shrinking into a twisted forest's underbrush with a half visible cat grinning, watching, growing ever larger ...

Posted by: Sweetie Dahling at March 25, 2009 11:43 AM

No, the problem is that that movie shouldn't be called "GI Joe", because it is not GI Joe.

Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2009 11:43 AM

P.S. Cue Michael Bluth
"... You have high self-esteem, right?"

Posted by: Sweetie Dahling at March 25, 2009 11:44 AM

Oh but Tom Petty gets no credit?!

Fuckin kids today.

Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2009 11:45 AM

George, honey, sweetie, baby doll. You know I love you like a brother, right?

That being said, please stop talking about your erections. I still have the flu.

*pats your back* Thanks.

Posted by: Kayanne at March 25, 2009 11:47 AM

I love you like a brother

Look, there's just no need to ever say such a horrid thing unless you're Leia Organa. Jeez, have a heart!

Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2009 11:53 AM

Dennis Quaid! I thought that motherfucker was like 60 or some shit, how is he the future of acting? He’s the future of acting like I’m the future owner of pajiba. Relax Rowles we’ve put on coup on hold.

Posted by: Pookie at March 25, 2009 12:08 PM

Ha! George has been religated to The Friend Zone.

Posted by: admin at March 25, 2009 12:14 PM

Shut up, admin.

In a completely unrelated manner, Dustin, how did you come up with the term "twatwaffle"?

Posted by: George at March 25, 2009 12:27 PM

"..George, honey, sweetie, baby doll. You know I love you like a brother, right?

That being said, please stop talking about your erections..."


--------------------------------------------

Now that's four kinds of fucked-up..

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at March 25, 2009 12:31 PM

I feel like Kathy Bates would have made a rockin' Hil, but she'd have to shed a few pounds first...

Posted by: Eep at March 25, 2009 12:43 PM

Jay! It is not my fault, he's a minor for crying out loud. Sheesh. He should be talking about... driving and high school musical three and the junior prom.

Lewd sexual discussions over the internet are best left for creepy old men. George, you've got at least... 7 years on you before you reach that point.

Posted by: Kayanne at March 25, 2009 12:55 PM

What about Edie Falco?

Posted by: samantha t at March 25, 2009 12:56 PM

You mean coitus?

Posted by: dave at March 25, 2009 1:28 PM

Yes, Samantha T. Edie Falco....Great thought. I totally agree.

Posted by: ChaCha at March 25, 2009 4:22 PM

posted by: Ling at March 25, 2009 11:29 AM
Ling, it's ALWAYS a good time for glorification of violence.

I don't get the J.Moore as Hillary thing...I suspect Bill had a hand in the casting (if you know what I mean...ahem sorry). It's probably some sick fantasy of his to pretend he's married to Julianne...not that I can blame him, she's hot.

Posted by: Joker at March 25, 2009 4:28 PM

Lewd sexual discussions over the internet are best left for creepy old men.

Naw, I'm really ready for a change.

Posted by: Jay at March 25, 2009 5:05 PM

You know, just a few short years ago the presence of Julianne Moore was enough to get me to watch anything. These days I automatically pass when I see her name. She's the female Ewan McGregor - gorgeous, charismatic, great acting chops, but absolutely shit at picking out a decent project.

Posted by: Mimi at March 25, 2009 6:27 PM

Wonder if Chelsea can act even a little?

Posted by: bucdaddy at March 25, 2009 6:56 PM

While I understand all the Moore fucked up Clarice hate, I can't be a a part of it.

Foster didn't want to do it, refused to do it. So, what are you going to do?

No matter who took over that role, they were destined to throw themselves on the fire of public fanboy scorn.

I mean, what if they had cast Lindsay Lohan?

Posted by: Bane at March 25, 2009 10:05 PM