Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.
Acting
Theron commits harder than this premise deserves
Writing
Somehow makes 'Seth Rogen dates Charlize Theron' almost plausible
Cinematography
Actually makes politics look cinematic? Respect.
Director
Jonathan Levine
Charlize Theron
Charlotte Field
Seth Rogen
Fred Flarsky
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Lance
June Diane Raphael
Maggie Millikin
Ravi Patel
Tom
Andy Serkis
Parker Wembley
Bob Odenkirk
President Chambers
Alexander Skarsgård
Prime Minister James Steward
Tristan D. Lalla
Agent M
Braxton Herda
Young Fred
Aviva Mongillo
Young Charlotte
Randall Park
Boss
James Saito
Minister Kishido
Lisa Kudrow
Katherine
Kurt Braunohler
Wembley News Anchor #1
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Theron and Rogen are both producers who developed this specifically to subvert rom-com typecasting.
Released during actual 2020 primary season, its 'competent woman + chaotic man' fantasy aged weirdly.
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