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*Thandie Newton is in final negotiations to play National Security Advisor-turned-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in the upcoming Oliver Stone film "W."
The movie will look at Bush's formative years and path to the presidency as well as his life inside the White House.
As one of the few cabinet members to serve during both Bush terms, Rice's role in the Bush White House is seen as pivotal. According to those who've read the "W" script, Rice is said to be in a key first scene as well as a number of scenes connected to the Iraq war, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Ioan Gruffudd is in final talks to play former British prime minister Tony Blair. Josh Brolin, James Cromwell, Elizabeth Banks and Ellen Burstyn had previously been cast as George W., George Sr., Laura and Barbara Bush, respectively.
Newton is currently on the big screen in "Run Fatboy Run" and stars in Guy Ritchie's upcoming mob flick "RocknRolla."