You know I’ve been aware that Steven Spielberg has been working on a movie about Abraham Lincoln for a while but really haven’t looked into finding details about it. Why? because it’s Steven Spielberg and he’s at his best with films that aren’t 10yr late sequels. I have faith in the guy with that kinda stuff. I did happen to stumble upon some details regarding the cast he’s gathered for this period piece and I have to say that I’m really impressed.
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Proving that he’s becoming THE actor of his generation, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is apparently going to play Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis)’s son Robert Todd Lincoln. Gordon-Levitt and Day-Lewis are a perfect match, and not just because they have hyphens in their names. Can’t wait to see them work together.
Also joining the cast is Tommy Lee Jones, playing Thaddeus Stevens, and Hal Holbrook, James Spader, John Hawks (awesome!), Tim Blake Nelson, Bruce McGill and Joseph Cross.
See what I mean? the JGL and Daniel Day-Lewis? BOTH?! and then add on Tommy Jones and Bruce McGill and you’ve got a strong combination of some high level talent to help visualize one of the most famous presidents in American history. Awesome. The script is also done by award winner Tony Kushner so I really have some lofty expectations from this movie but, frankly, still highly doubt that I’ll be disappointed.
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a good Spielberg movie and I’m really looking forward to seeing the guy return to form with this one. Any other Spielberg friends out there sharing this enthusiasm?
