Halle Berry will be playing the President of the United States in a new movie based on the novel ‘The President Is Missing,’ which was written by former President Bill Clinton.
Halle Berry, age 59, will portray the President of the United States in a new film based on a book, in a version where the character’s gender has been changed.
The Academy Award-winning actor, recently critical of California Governor Gavin Newsom, will produce the movie with Hillary Clinton and James Patterson, who wrote the book it’s based on in 2018.
Showtime initially planned a series based on the book, with David Oyelowo cast as the president, but the project was halted due to the pandemic.
The movie centers on President Joanna Duncan (played by Halle Berry) who is up against a terrifying terrorist attack that threatens to devastate the United States. To prevent disaster, she has to cleverly evade her Secret Service detail and escape the White House, according to Deadline.
Berry secured the rights to the book through her production company, HalleHolly, which she runs with Holly Jeter. Apple Original Films is developing the project into a film.
The casting thrilled fans, with one writing, ‘she has my vote.’
Many others simply commented, ‘Madame President.’
Someone else praised the casting as truly memorable, although a few people criticized it, claiming it was overly focused on current social issues.
Drawing on his experience as president and collaborating with author Patterson, Clinton crafted a novel that offers readers a look into the kinds of security challenges faced by those in power.
Clinton served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached him – making him only the second U.S. president to face such charges. The impeachment stemmed from his efforts to hide his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, and he was accused of lying under oath and obstructing the investigation.
He was later acquitted by the Senate and completed his term.
In addition to playing the Commander-in-Chief, Berry is keeping busy with more upcoming roles.
She’s also going to be in a new action comedy called Bad Cop, Bad Cop, produced by HalleHolly and Beau Bauman. She’ll be acting alongside Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell.
Halle Berry will lead the cast of ‘Zero Fs,’ a new comedy series in development at Peacock. The show, created by Liz Kruger and Carolyn Townsend and produced by A+E Studios, will center around the topic of menopause.
She will also star on The Patient, a horror drama in the works at HBO.
Last month, Berry unexpectedly entered the political arena and publicly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom, embarrassing him right before he was scheduled to speak at a high-profile event.
The actress was furious with the frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, claiming he disrespected women when he rejected a bill she had strongly supported to address menopause.
She argued his position disqualifies him from running for President, a possibility Gavin Newsom has hinted at exploring.
During an appearance at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, actress Drew Barrymore shared her disappointment that California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill addressing menopause – not once, but twice.
It’s alright that his time as governor will eventually end, but his consistent disregard for women – effectively dismissing half the population – suggests he isn’t a suitable candidate for president either.
If enacted, the Menopause Care Equity Act – a bill with support from both Democrats and Republicans – would require health insurance plans to cover care for women going through menopause and perimenopause, including treatment for their symptoms.
I was so thrilled to see that the law also requires the California Medical Board to develop specific training about menopause. It means doctors will actually learn about it, and it won’t just be something they brush over – they’ll have to keep up with the latest information too! It’s a huge step forward for women’s healthcare.
After discovering in 2024 that she’d actually been going through perimenopause for a decade, Berry became a strong voice for women experiencing menopause. She had previously been incorrectly diagnosed with Herpes.
Last year, a famous actress openly shared that she was going through menopause while meeting with senators from both parties at the Capitol. She was there to advocate for $275 million in funding for menopause research and education.
It’s time to stop feeling embarrassed about menopause and start openly discussing this natural stage of life. It’s frustrating that even doctors often avoid talking about it, leaving women to navigate it without proper guidance.
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