ROBIN WILLIAMS To Star As DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER!

 

Actor Robin Williams is set to play former American President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Lee Daniels‘ upcoming biopic ‘The Butler‘ – according to The Hollywood Reporter!

 

It has been reported that the ‘Good Will Hunting‘ star will go bald to play the 34th leader of the United States, while Melissa Leo is slated to portray his wife Mamie. The movie will be based on the true story of White House domestic worker Eugene Allen, who served under eight First Families.

Williams joins an all-star cast, which features Forest Whitaker in the lead role, Minka Kelly as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Alan Rickman and Jane Fonda portraying Ronald and Nancy Reagan.

 

‘The Butler‘ has been earmarked for a 2013 release!