LBJ (film)
| LBJ | |
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| Directed by | Rob Reiner |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Joey Hartstone |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Marc Shaiman |
| Cinematography | Barry Markowitz |
| Edited by | Bob Joyce |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $52 million |
LBJ is an upcoming American political drama film directed by Rob Reiner and written by Joey Hartstone. The film stars Woody Harrelson, Richard Jenkins, Bill Pullman, Kim Allen, Michael Stahl-David, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey Donovan, Doug McKeon, and Michael Mosley. Filming began on September 21, 2015 in New Orleans.
Plot
The story centers around the political upheaval that Vice President Johnson faced when he was thrust into the presidency at the hands of an assassin’s bullet in November 1963. With political battles on both sides of the aisle, Johnson struggles to heal a nation and secure his presidency by passing Kennedy’s historic Civil Rights Act.
Cast
- Woody Harrelson as President Lyndon B. Johnson[1]
- Richard Jenkins as Senator Richard Russell[2]
- Bill Pullman as Senator Ralph Yarborough[3]
- Kim Allen as Jackie Kennedy[4]
- Michael Stahl-David as Bobby Kennedy[5]
- Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lady Bird Johnson[6]
- C. Thomas Howell as Walter Jenkins [7]
- Jeffrey Donovan as John F. Kennedy[8]
- Doug McKeon as Vice President Hubert Humphrey[9]
- Michael Mosley as Kenneth O'Donnell[10]
- Brent Bailey as Ted Sorensen[11]
- John Burke as John Connally[11]
- Brian Stepanek as Rufus Youngblood[11]
- Rich Sommer as Pierre Salinger[11]
- Tim Ransom as Larry O'Brien[11]
- Judd Lormand as Robert McNamara[11]
- Darrel Guilbeau as Jack Valenti[12]
- Oliver Edwin as Bill Moyers[12]
Production
A political-historical drama LBJ, written by Joey Hartstone, which appeared on the winners of 2014 un-produced Black List screenplays.[13] On June 16, 2015, Woody Harrelson signed on to play the lead role of 36th President Lyndon B. Johnson while Rob Reiner also signed on to direct the film.[1] The film was produced by Acacia Entertainment, Savvy Media Holdings, Castle Rock Entertainment, and Star Thrower Entertainment, and financed by Acacia, Savvy Media, Parkside Pictures and ITS Capital.[1] Producers on the film are Matthew George, Reiner, Liz Glotzer, Tim and Trevor White.[1]
Post-production
Principal photography on the film began on September 21, 2015, in New Orleans.[14] It also shot in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and Washington. Principal photography wrapped in December 2015.[1][11][15]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Siegel, Tatiana (June 16, 2015). "Woody Harrelson to Play LBJ in Political Drama Directed by Rob Reiner". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (July 22, 2015). "Richard Jenkins Joins Woody Harrelson’s Lyndon Johnson Movie ‘LBJ’". variety.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (July 27, 2015). "Bill Pullman Elected To Join Rob Reiner’s ‘LBJ’". deadline.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (August 19, 2015). "‘LBJ’ Finds Its Jackie In Relative Newcomer Kim Allen". deadline.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 9, 2015). "Michael Stahl-David Cast as Bobby Kennedy in Rob Reiner’s ‘LBJ’". variety.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ Busch, Anita (September 14, 2015). "Jennifer Jason Leigh To Portray Lady Bird Johnson in Rob Reiner’s ‘LBJ’". deadline.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.tulsaworld.com/blogs/scene/popculture/pop-culture-c-thomas-howell-recalls-outsiders-mania-during-tulsa/article_e30e18b7-1109-5a23-9cf4-c5e2b67cbf9c.html
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 15, 2015). "Jeffrey Donovan Portraying JFK in Rob Reiner’s ‘LBJ’". variety.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ A. Lincoln, Ross (September 18, 2015). "Pooch Hall Knows ‘A Dog’s Purpose’, Doug McKeon Joins LBJ". deadline.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (September 17, 2015). "‘Sirens’ Star Michael Mosley Joins Rob Reiner’s ‘LBJ’". variety.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A. Lincoln, Ross (September 21, 2015). "Allison Tolman, Michaela Watkins Join Will Ferrel-Amy Poehler Comedy; LBJ Packs Cast As Production Starts". deadline.com. Retrieved September 22, 2015.
- 1 2 "LBJ: Full cast & credits". imdb.com. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ Bloom, David; Yamato, Jen (December 15, 2014). "‘Catherine The Great’ Leads The Blacklist 2014: Full List — Update". deadline.com. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Scott, Mike (September 22, 2015). "Rob Reiner's 'LBJ' begins shooting in New Orleans, with Woody Harrelson starring". nola.com. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Woody Harrelson’s ‘LBJ’ Funeral Scene Casting Call in New Orleans". projectcasting.com. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
External links
- LBJ at the Internet Movie Database
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