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Ed Harris to Play John McCain in HBO's 'Game Change'

Mar 24, 2011 – 10:07 AM

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Mara Gay Contributor

Actor Ed Harris has been cast as John McCain in the upcoming HBO movie, "Game Change."

The "A Beautiful Mind" actor has signed on to play the former Republican presidential nominee in the film, which follows the 2008 election and is based on a book by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin.

Harris will join Julianne Moore, who has already been tapped to play the role of vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

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Actor Ed Harris, right, has been cast as Sen. John McCain in HBO's "Game Change."

"Game Change" is being directed by Jay Roach, written by Danny Strong and produced by Gary Goetzman and actor Tom Hanks. There's no word yet on who will take on the roles of Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton or Joe Biden.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported Harris' casting in the film.

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