
Last updated: Wednesday, December 17, 2008
RUSSELL CROWE is reportedly lined up to portray former U.S. President BILL CLINTON in a new biopic.
The forthcoming film, entitled The Special Relationship, will focus on Clinton's dealings with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Michael Sheen - who played Blair in 2006's The Queen - is reportedly set to take on the role again for the new movie.
A source tells Britain's Daily Express, "Russell is currently our favourite to play Clinton. He might not initially appear the obvious choice but it's felt he could turn out to be ideal.
"It's understood his involvement could be confirmed early next year."
- ACTOR INJURED ON CROWE FILM SET
- CROWE ASKED CAVE TO PEN GLADIATOR SEQUEL
- CROWE FIGHTS TO KEEP MINERS AWAY FROM IRWIN'S RESERVE
- THE THINGS THEY SAY:
- CROWE PLANS A MUSICAL
- CROWE CUTS OFF ROBIN HOOD HAIR
- ROBIN HOOD CASTING CHOICES SLAMMED
- BLANCHETT LANDS MAID MARIAN ROLE OPPOSITE CROWE
- BROLIN'S PANT-RIPPING SCENE WITH CROWE
- BROLIN UPSET ABOUT CROWE COMMENTS
Source: WENN
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