Dennis Quaid Defends Role in Reagan Biopic

Dennis Quaid stars as Ronald Reagan in the upcoming biopic 'Reagan,' set to release on August 30, 2024. Despite facing backlash and attempts to 'cancel' him due to his role, Quaid emphasizes that the film is a love story rather than a political statement, reflecting on Reagan's multifaceted character as both a leader and a family man. He critiques how social media, specifically Facebook, censored promotional content for the film without having viewed it, and offers to provide a private screening to the platform. The film, which chronicles Reagan's life from childhood to his final days with Alzheimer's, is directed by Sean McNamara and aims to capture the essence of the American dream. Quaid appreciates the depth of the relationship between Ronald and Nancy Reagan, which he believes contributed to Reagan's success. The film's broader narrative, as described by McNamara, encompasses Reagan's journey from actor to president and is not solely focused on his political achievements.