First Look: Julianne Moore As Sarah Palin In Game Change

If you didn’t think Julianne Moore could be a convincing Sarah Palin, check out the photo. Not too bad. A photo released by the producers of the upcoming HBO film Game Change shows Moore in a Palinesque outfit, with the trademark glasses and updo. The Hollywood Reporter posted the photo Wednesday, and says production on the film begins today.

According to THR, the film’s “directed by Jay Roach and written by Danny Strong. Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman are executive producers. Ed Harris plays John McCain in the film, which follows the Arizona U.S. Senator’s failed 2008 Republican presidential bid. Woody Harrelson plays Steve Schmidt, McCain’s senior adviser. Temple Grandin’s Melissa Farman will play Bristol Palin, The Hollywood Reporter first reported Tuesday.”

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