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Dennis Quaid Questioned ‘Reagan’ Role Until He Visited the Reagan Ranch

The actor was more than conflicted about playing Ronald Reagan in an upcoming film about the 40th U.S. president’s life when offered the role six years ago.
Dennis Quaid Questioned ‘Reagan’ Role Until He Visited the Reagan Ranch
Dennis Quaid attends the 16th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Aug. 23, 2023. Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM
Haika Mrema
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Actor Dennis Quaid was more than conflicted about playing Ronald Reagan in an upcoming film about the 40th U.S. president’s life when offered the role six years ago.

Mr. Quaid told Fox News that fear contributed to his reluctance to do it, considering the impact President Reagan had on the world at the time.
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.