Dennis Quaid, for his part, knew he was stepping into murky waters by taking on the role of one of the most divisive figures in American political history. Appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast (because where else does one have serious conversations these days?), Quaid candidly admitted that taking the role of Reagan might be career suicide in today’s hyper-polarized entertainment industry.
“I don’t care anymore,” Quaid declared, with the calm assurance of a man who’s read one too many think pieces about being “canceled.” Quaid explained that the movie wasn’t just about Reagan’s political legacy, but rather about American ideals and values—concepts that, for some reason, had become too controversial for today’s Hollywood to handle. “In this election, everybody’s got to choose a side,” he continued, as if the mere act of starring in a biopic had suddenly become a form of political activism.