With the US heading for the polls this November to decide whether to give Obama another four years or if Mitt Romney can swoop into the Whit House. However Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are hoping we’re gonna be interested in a slightly different political campaign. In The Campaign, when long-term congressman Cam Brady (Will Ferrell) commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, a pair of ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins (Zach Galifianakis), director of the local Tourism Center. At first, Marty appears to be the unlikeliest possible choice but, with the help of his new benefactors’ support, a cutthroat campaign manager and his family’s political connections, he soon becomes a contender who gives the charismatic Cam plenty to worry about. Now we get to see their political ads and see what they stand for, ahead on the film’s release in September.
Dan Aykroyd Up For A Dog Fight
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis are getting into politics, in their new movie at least, and now they’ve got some extra help as Moviehole reports that Dan Aykroyd has joined the cast of Dog Fight.
The comedy centres on two political rivals (Ferrell and Galifianakis), who are both vying for the same Congressional seat in a small South Carolina district. It isn’t known what character Dan Aykroyd will play, but he joins a cast which also includes Jason Sudeikis, Brian Cox, Dylan McDermott, and John Lithgow.
Jay Roach is directing Dog Fight from a screenplay by Shawn Harwell and Chris Henchy. Production is currently under way in New Orleans.
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John Lithgow Up For Dog Fight
Adding John Lithgow to a film’s cast is nearly always a good move, and that’s probably going to bes true of the political comedy Dog Fight, which Variety reports Lithgow has signed up to star in, although no details have been given as to what character he’ll be playing.
The movie is about two political rivals (Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis) who are competing for a Congressional seat in a small North Carolina district. Jason Sudeikis, Sarah Baker, Brian Cox, and Dylan McDermott also star.
Jay Roach is directing Dog Fight from a screenplay by Shawn Harwell and Chris Henchy. Ferrell and Galifianakis are producing alongside Adam McKay. And they’d better start filming soon, as Warner Bros. already has the comedy slated for release on August 10, 2012, ahead of the US election in the autumn.
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Brian Cox Gets Into A Dog Fight
With the US Presidential elections next year, its seem Hollywood feels it’s high time for some political comedy, as Warner Bros.’ Dog Fight, starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is due to start shooting this month, ready for release around the time the Yanks go to the polls.
Now the star duo have some more company, as Variety reports that Brian Cox has joined the movie. Ferrell and Galifianakis play two rival politicians running for a congressional seat in a small North Carolina district election. Cox will play Zach Galifianakis’ father, a former Senator who has always been distant toward his family, especially his son.
Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, Sarah Baker and Katherine LaNasa will also being in the movie, with Jay Roach directing.
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Dylan McDermott Gets Into A Dog Fight
Dylan McDermott has always been a bit of an ‘always the bridesmaid’ type actor, and while he’s currently taking the lead in the new US TV show American Horror Story, he’s also lined up one of his more usual supporting roles in Dog Fight for Warner Bros.
According to Deadline, McDermott will play Tim Wattley, a political consultant who runs the congressional campaign for a South Carolina candidate (Zach Galifianakis), who gets into a increasingly dirty campaign against Will Ferrell’s fellow candidate. Jason Sudeikis also recently joined the cast, alongside Sarah Baker and Katherine LaNasa.
Jay Roach will direct, with shooting set to being in November.
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Jason Sudeikis Is Having A Dog Fight
Hall Pass and Horrible Bosses actor Jason Sudeikis is currently floating on the edge of whether he will be an eternal supporting player or whether he’ll be able to become a full-on leading man in his own right. Now he’s got another supporting part to add to his roster, as THR reports he has joined the upcoming political comedy Dog Fight for Warner Bros. and director Jay Roach.
Based on Shawn Harwell (Eastbound & Down) and Chris Henchy’s (The Other Guys) script, the movie is about fierce political rivals (Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis) in a small South Carolina congressional district. No details are known about Jason Sudeikis’ character. Sarah Baker and Katherine LaNasa also recently joined the cast.
Production will begin next month in New Orleans, with Warner Bros. already setting an August 10, 2012 release.
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