Jane Fonda To Play Nancy Reagan In 'The Butler'

March 27th, 2012 9:22pm EDT

Jane Fonda is in talks to portray former U.S. First Lady Nancy Reagan in a new movie.

The Oscar-winning actress is slated to join the cast of The Butler - a new film about longtime White House employee Eugene Allen, who served under eight American Presidents.

Forest Whitaker has reportedly signed on to play the title character.

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