Update: In response to public backlash, Will Ferrell has dropped out the Ronald Reagan movie.
According to Variety, the former president's family and supporters expressed their disapproval over the film's focus on Reagan's struggle with dementia during his time in office. Michael Reagan posted the following message on Twitter:
#Alzheimers is not a comedy to the 5 million people who are suffering with the decease,it first robs you of your mind and then it kills you
— Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) April 29, 2016
Additionally, the Alzheimer's Association released a statement, criticizing the way in which the movie makes light of the disease:
"The Alzheimer’s Association is appalled that anyone would plan to develop a film that satirizes an individual living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia," the statement reads. "Would filmmakers consider using a fatal form of cancer or another deadly disease for comedy? It’s time to stop this forever."
Original Story: Will Ferrell will reportedly star as Ronald Reagan in a new movie about the 40th president of the United States.
According to Variety, Ferrell will both star in and produce the film, aptly titled Reagan. The project has yet to find a director, "but will soon be shopped to studios."
Will Ferrell as George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live
Mike Rosoliohe wrote the script for Reagan, which gained popularity after it landed on the Black List. The film takes place during the former president's second term as he begins to suffer from dementia, at which point an intern is tasked with convincing Reagan he's an actor portraying the president in a film.
This won't be the first time Ferrell has taken on the role of a U.S. president, as the actor played George W. Bush during several comedic skits on Saturday Night Live. In fact, Ferrell reprised his iconic SNL role this past December and took the part to Broadway too.
Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.
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