Stone’s W. Gets a Release Date and Distributor

Oliver Stone’s upcoming George W. Bush bio-pic, W., has found a home. Lionsgate has acquired North American distribution rights to the drama, which focuses on the life and formative years of President Bush, reports Variety.

The film has been set for release on October 17, giving the film three weekends in theaters before the November 4 presidential election. Shooting begins May 12 in Louisiana.

The film boats an impressive cast featuring Josh Brolin as the title character, Elizabeth Banks as Laura Bush, James Cromwell as George H.W. Bush, Ellen Burstyn as Barbara Bush, Thandie Newton as Condoleezza Rice, Jeffrey Wright as Colin Powell, Scott Glenn as Donald Rumsfeld, Rob Corddry as Ari Fleischer, and Ioan Gruffudd as Tony Blair. Stone is still casting Vice President Dick Cheney, with Robert Duvall rumored to be the front runner.

In case you haven’t checked it out yet, head on over here to see the first images of Brolin as Bush and Elizabeth Banks as the first lady.