“If we don’t hold them accountable, who will?”
So, Steven Spielberg, Meryl Steep, and Tom Hanks walk onto a film set…
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No, that’s not the start of a weird joke, it’s the genuine set-up for The Post: A movie so incredibly cast, it’s almost guaranteed to be Oscar-worthy.
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And today we got our first official trailer for the film, which only strengthened the buzz around it.
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The plot documents the true story of The Washington Post’s fight to publish the Pentagon Papers, and the consequences that ensued for everyone involved.
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Also, as hard as it is to believe, this marks the first time Streep and Hanks have ever worked together.
Who let that happen?!
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The trailer showcases what is sure to be an amazing ensemble cast which also includes Sarah Paulson, Alison Brie, and Bob Odenkirk.
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The Post will open in select theaters Dec. 22nd, 2017, and in theaters everywhere Jan. 12, 2018!
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