The boys Actress Aya Cash is the latest name to join the cast of upcoming political drama Reykjavík. Cash rose to prominence playing white supremacist Sue Stormfront on Prime Video's hit comic book adaptation, and is set to reprise her role in The boys Prequel series Vote rising. The movie, which also stars The newsroom Actor Jeff Daniels as Ronald Reagan will focus on a critical summit between the US and the United States.
Per VarietyCash is set to play the role of a young journalist tasked with covering the summit. The film will also star Hope Davis as Nancy Reagan, Jared Harris as Mikhail Gorbachev, Branka Katic as Raisa Gorbachev, and Oscar-winner JK Simmons as Secretary of State George Shultz. Filming is set to begin on location in Reykjavík this week, with one location being Höfði House, the site of the real-life summit. The movie will be written and directed by debutant Michael Russell Gunn, who will also co-produce alongside John Logan Pierson, 2521 Entertainment and SK Global.
What the casting update means for Reykjavík's chances of success
The movie boasts a strong cast, but is its subject matter too weighty?
When tackling difficult subject matter, especially involving political tensions, it's important to have a strong cast that can do the heavy lifting. There is no question that Reykjavík Boasting an impressive ensemble cast, with multiple accolades and nominations among them. Daniels is no stranger to political drama, with starring turns in politically-oriented shows included The newsroom, The Comey ruleand the limited series A person in total. Cash has experience through her role as Stormfront, while Simmons and Davis appeared in The West Wing And succession, respectively.
Much of the movie's success will depend on its budget, release date, and its ability to balance historical authenticity with engaging storytelling.
The cast clearly has the background and pedigree to tackle the subject at hand, but there is a danger that much of the subject matter and political chicanery could be weighty for audiences. Much of the movie's success will depend on its budget, release date, and its ability to balance historical authenticity with engaging storytelling. The success of politically charged dystopian thrillers Civil war Might still show there's an appetite for movies of this nature, though Reykjavík is likely to focus less on action, and more on strategic movies behind closed doors, in the corridors of power.
Our verdict on Reykjavík's ensemble cast
Sensible casting choices should create an authentic experience
The ensemble cast features a combination of experience and youthful exuberance, and could be the perfect match for the movie. The casting choices were sensible, with Daniels and Simmons being two of the best-known character actors in the industry, while Harris brings gravitas to the role, and Katic provides some European flair. I think that political dramas can struggle if they cast stars who are also iconic, and it means that Reykjavik is seeking to avoid this problem by casting talented performers to tell his story effectively.
Source: Variety