Although George Clooney and his producing partner Grant Heslov have been developing it for awhile, their adaptation of Our Brand is Crisis was pushed aside to focus energy on Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning Argo. That was obviously a smart move, but when Clooney's Gravity co-star Sandra Bullock was rumored for a role in the film it was clear Our Brand is Crisis was next. And now not only has she been confirmed but an unexpected choice has been made for director.
Variety reports David Gordon Green will direct Bullock in the political film, his first foray into the world of politics. Rachel Boynton's acclaimed 2005 documentary serves as the basis for the narrative feature which centers on James Carville and the key role his political consulting firm played in the 2002 Bolivian presidential elections. Peter Straughan (The Men Who Stare at Goats) wrote the script with Bullock taking on the role of "Calamity" Jane Bodine, a consultant who constantly quotes historical figures to help make her point.
We've seen what Clooney can do with this kind of material but the addition of Green only makes Our Brand is Crisis more promising. No word on when production begins but hopefully it will be soon.
