Kevin Spacey to play Richard Nixon in 'Elvis and Nixon'

Kevin Spacey has been cast as Richard Nixon opposite Michael Shannon's Elvis Presley in the upcoming drama 'Elvis and Nixon'.

According to the Hollywood Rporter, the film, which will be directed by Liza Johnson, will be produced by Cassian Elwes and Holly Wiersma, while the screenplay has been written by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal.

'Elvis and Nixon' recounts the moment when the King of Rock and Roll showed up on the White House lawn to request that the President of the United States swear him in as an undercover Federal Agent at large.