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James Marsden to portray President Kennedy
Written by . Published: July 21 2012
X-Men star James Marsden will portray President John F. Kennedy in director Lee Daniels' Eugene Allen biopic.
The Butler chronicles Allen's life as the White House manservant to eight leaders and their families.
Forest Whitaker will play the title role and Oprah Winfrey his
wife, while the all-star cast also includes Minka Kelly (Jackie
Kennedy), Alan Rickman (Ronald Reagan), Jane Fonda (Nancy Reagan)
and Robin Williams (Dwight D. Eisenhower).
Filming is scheduled to start later this month (Jul12) in New
Orleans, Louisiana.