Reagan Trailer Sees Dennis Quaid Take the Lead as the Former Hollywood Star & POTUS

Hollywood veteran Dennis Quaidis Ronald Reagan in the first trailer for the upcoming biopic, Reagan, from ShowBiz Direct. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Reagan was shot in Oklahoma and California and follows Reagan’s journey from his childhood in Dixon, Illinois, to Hollywood, to the Presidency of the United States and the world stage. You can check out the newly released trailer below.

Alongside the first footage from Reagan, you can also check out the official synopsis and some official stills from the biopic below.

“From dusty small-town roots to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, Reagan is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds. Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan’s when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating. Dennis Quaid brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey.”

Directed by Sean McNamara (SOUL SURFER, MIRACLE SEASON), Reagan finds the Day After Tomorrow and Lawmen: Bass Reeves star in the lead as Ronald Reagan alongside Penelope Ann Miller as Nancy Reagan, Mena Suvari as Reagan’s first wife Jane Wyman, Lesley-Anne Down as Margaret Thatcher, David Henrie as teenage Reagan, Kevin Dillon as Jack Warner and Jon Voight as KGB agent Viktor Petrovich.

Dennis Quaid Calls Playing Reagan One of His ‘Most Interesting Roles’

Originally scheduled for a 2023 release, Reagan was one of the few movies filmed during the COVID crisis and was forced to shut down twice, with shooting resuming seven months later, before facing additional delays during the actors’ strike. For his part, Dennis Quaid has described the movie as “important” while calling portraying the former POTUS one of his “most interesting roles.”

“Portraying Ronald Reagan was an enormous challenge. This is an important movie, one of my most interesting roles, and I am really excited to work with the ShowBiz Direct team.”

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Reagan will be the debut, wide release from the recently launched studio ShowBiz Direct, led by former exhibition veteran Kevin Mitchell, former Lionsgate distribution president Richie Fay and former co-president of Open Road distribution Scott Kennedy. Mitchell says he has had his eyes on the movie for some time…

“I’ve had my eyes on this movie for a while. Dennis Quaid does such an amazing job portraying Ronald Reagan. Our goal in launching ShowBiz Direct is to help close the gap between the creative community and exhibition while embracing the theatrical release of motion pictures in a very transparent way. REAGAN was sought by many, and we are happy that we could reach an agreement with Mark Joseph and his team.”