First Look at Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan in 'Lee Daniels' The Butler' (VIDEO)

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Jane Fonda may be a liberal activist, but her politics didn't figure into her decision to take on the role of Nancy Reagan in "Lee Daniels' The Butler."

A new clip from the movie shows Fonda's First Lady talking to White House butler Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker). Reagan invites him to a state dinner, but "not as a butler, Cecil -- as a guest."




In a sound bite following the clip, Fonda addresses her controversial casting.

"The idea that I could play Nancy Reagan was just too much to resist," she says.

"I don't think that whatever differences there might be in our politics really matters."

"Lee Daniels' The Butler" features an all-star cast including;

  • Oprah Winfrey, 
  • Cuba Gooding Jr.,
  • Terrence Howard, 
  • Robin Williams, 
  • Alan Rickman, 
  • Melissa Leo, 
  • Minka Kelly, 
  • John Cusack, 
  • James Marsden,  
  • Mariah Carey.

Lee Daniels' The Butler is an upcoming 2013 American historical drama film directed by Lee Daniels and featuring an ensemble cast. The film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who eyewitnesses notable events of the 20th century during his tenure as a White House butler. The film is based on the real-life account of Eugene Allen, who served as a White House butler during eight American presidencies from 1952 to 1986. It was the last film produced by Laura Ziskin.

The film will be theatrically released by The Weinstein Company on August 16, 2013

Plot

Cecil Gaines works as a White House butler during eight presidential terms from 1952 to 1986.


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