Airdate: Game Change

Game Change, the acclaimed HBO film that looks at the 2008 Republican campaign by John McCain and Sarah Palin, will have its Australian premiere in May.

In a stunning likeness, Julianne Moore portrays Alaska Governor Sarah Palin while Ed Harris plays Arizona Senator John McCain.

In the US the film has been HBO’s biggest telemovie in 8 years.

Showcase will screen this Saturday May 19 at 8.30pm.

Game Change pulls back the curtain on the intense human drama surrounding the 2008 election, revealing the uncertainty surrounding the decisions made behind closed doors. The film examines the chain of events that would determine the leadership of the country, offering a unique glimpse into the inner workings of an historic campaign. Julianne Moore portrays Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Woody Harrelson plays Steve Schmidt, McCain’s senior campaign strategist. Ed Harris portrays Arizona Senator John McCain. Ron Livingston plays Mark Wallace, a senior advisor to the McCain-Palin campaign, who also led Palin’s debate preparation team. Peter MacNicol portrays Rick Davis, national campaign manager for McCain’s campaign. Sarah Paulson plays Nicolle Wallace, a senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign. Jamey Sheridan portrays McCain speechwriter Mark Salter. Bruce Altman plays Fred Davis, McCain’s chief media strategist.