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The film will focus on the Washington Post's publication of
the 1971 Pentagon Papers, which made headlines around the world
when the newspaper's editor and publisher challenged the U.S.
federal government over their right to publish them.
Twice Oscar winner Hanks will play the editor, Ben Bradlee,
while triple Oscar winner Streep will take on the role of the
publisher, Kay Graham, according to Variety.
No dates for filming were revealed in the report, with
award-laden director Spielberg currently in post-production on
sci-fi action movie, "Ready Player One," which is due to hit
theaters in March 2018.
Streep was branded an "overrated actress" by U.S. President
Donald Trump after she criticized him for belittling a disabled
journalist at the Golden Globes in January.
(Writing by Patrick Johnston in LONDON; Editing by Mark Potter)
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