Tom Hanks & Meryl Streep to Star in Steven Spielberg's Pentagon Papers Film

Variety reports that Oscar winners Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep will co-star in the Steven Spielberg-helmed drama THE POST, which centers on the Washington Post's 1971's publication of the Pentagon Papers.

Amy Pascal is set to produce along with Spielberg and Kristie Macosko Krieger. Rachel O'Connor will be executive producer along with Star Thrower Entertainment's Tim and Trevor White, and Adam Somner.

According to the site, Hanks will portray Post editor Ben Bradlee while Streep will take on the role of publisher Kay Graham, who together challenged the federal government over their right to publish the infamous Pentagon Papers.

Streep recently garnered her 20th Oscar nomination for her performance in "Florence Foster Jenkins," while Hanks took on the role of Captain Chesley Sullenberger in "Sully." Spielberg's latest work, "Ready Player One" is currently in post-production. He will also helm "The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara," starring Mark Rylance and Oscar Isaac.

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