Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Chastain are reportedly among the actresses being lined up to play former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
Rodham will follows Clinton’s younger years, particularly her time spent as a lawyer in Washington in 1974.
Reese Witherspoon and Amanda Seyfried are also being eyed for the role, according to The Independent.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release at the same time as the 2016 presidential election, where Clinton could well be a candidate for the Democrats.
Rodham director James Ponsoldt said: ‘They’re all wonderful actresses. We’re very fortunate that a lot of really great actors are interested in playing these roles. We’re in an enviable position.
‘Regardless of people’s political affiliation or how they feel about Hillary Clinton, you don’t find people who question the quality of her intelligence or her drive. I want a wonderful actress who could embody that.’
The script for the film, penned by Young Il-Kim, appeared on last year’s ‘Black List’ of Hollywood’s best unused screenplays.
Rodham’s sex scenes were leaked last month, though il-Kim has played them down.
She told The Daily Telegraph: ‘I didn’t write 50 Shades of Rodham, as some news outlets are suggesting. I am a boring prude with little imagination.’
When asked if the final cut will include erotic scenes, she added: ‘It’s an evolving process so I don’t know. She was an attractive 26-year-old with an amazing future. And that’s our thematic focus.’
