Clooney and DiCaprio starring in a film "loosely based" on Dean's 2004 Campaign

It was only a matter of time: Two of Hollywood's most politically active stars are teaming for a political thriller.

George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio are in discussions to partner for "Farragut North," based on the upcoming Broadway play by Beau Willimon. Clooney would direct and produce the adaptation, which is set up at Warner Bros., while DiCaprio would star and produce.

Titled after the Washington Metro station that is located near many lobbyists' offices, the play is loosely based on Howard Dean's 2004 presidential election campaign, during which Willimon worked for the Democrat.

The story follows a young, idealistic communications director who works for an inspiring, though unorthodox, presidential candidate. During the campaign, his career is done in by more seasoned politicos who thrive on poisonous partisan politics, dirty tricks and back-stabbing.


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3if2aae3d1b490e0c6a8d737d46459cf70

'nuff said.

instead of primary colors?

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/film/story/2007/10/11/clooney-dicaprio-dean.html

Or maybe it's the same article, slightly expanded.