By Mariel Turner
5:24am PST, Dec 11, 2018
A few of our favorite actors have undergone complete transformations to play real-life politicians in "Vice." In celebration of the film's release on Dec. 25, 2018, Wonderwall.com is taking a look at the cast. Keep reading to see who's playing whom in the Dick Cheney biopic!
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Christian Bale has built a reputation for his award-winning, transformational roles. The 44-year-old British former child actor starred in 1994's "Little Women" before landing his breakout role as serial killer Patrick Bateman in 2000's "American Psycho." He has since appeared in "The Machinist," "Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight," "The Prestige," "3:10 to Yuma," "Public Enemies," "American Hustle," "The Big Short" and "The Fighter," for which he won an Academy Award. In 2019, Christian will star as Ken Miles in the biopic "Ford v. Ferrari." In addition to his acting, Christian is also a father and husband. He shares a daughter, Emmaline, and a son, Joseph, with his wife of nearly 19 years, Sandra "Sibi" Blažić.
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Amy Adams stars as Dick Cheney's wife, second lady Lynne Cheney, in 2018's "Vice."
Amy Adams is an Oscar-nominated actress with an impressive resume. The 44-year-old star appeared in "Catch Me If You Can" and "Junebug" before receiving mainstream attention for her starring turn in 2007's "Enchanted." She followed up that role with acclaimed appearances in "The Fighter," "The Master," "American Hustle," "Big Eyes," "Arrival," "Justice League" and "Sharp Objects." Next up, Amy will star in "Disenchanted," a sequel to "Enchanted," and "The Woman in the Window." She shares a daughter, Aviana, with artist husband Darren Le Gallo.
Sam Rockwell changed his looks to play as former President George W. Bush in "Vice."
Sam Rockwell is also a celebrated Academy Award-winning actor. The 50-year-old Los Angeles native got his big break in 1997 starring in "Lawn Dogs." He has since appeared in several critically acclaimed films such as "The Green Mile," "Galaxy Quest," "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," "Frost/Nixon," "Conviction," "Iron Man 2" and "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," for which he won the Oscar for best supporting actor. Fans will soon be able to catch Sam in 2019's "The Best of Enemies" and "Jojo Rabbit." As far as his personal life, Sam has no interest in being a father, telling The Guardian that parenthood is "not my bag." He has been in a relationship with actress Leslie Bibb since 2007.
Tyler Perry plays former Secretary of State Colin Powell in "Vice."
Filmmaker and playwright Tyler Perry, 49, is a self-made man is best known for creating the "Madea" franchise but has also appeared in serious films like "Gone Girl" and "Alex Cross." Tyler is also the creative mind behind "Why Did I Get Married?," "Daddy's Little Girls," "House of Payne," "For Better or Worse" and "The Haves and Have Nots." In 2019, he will star as Madea once again in "A Madea Family Funeral." Tyler welcomed a son, Aman Tyler Perry, with his longtime girlfriend, Gelila Bekele, in 2014.
Steve Carell made a complete transformation to star as former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in 2018's "Vice."
Steve Carell is well-known for his hilarious comedic roles but the 56 year old has begun to show off his versatility as a serious actor. Steve first came to fame appearing on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and playing Michael Scott on NBC's "The Office." He then appeared in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Little Miss Sunshine," "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and the "Despicable Me" franchise. He has recently gravitated to more serious roles, starring in "Foxcatcher," "The Big Short," "Battle of the Sexes" and "Beautiful Boy." In 2019, he'll return to TV with a lead role in Apple's "The Morning Show." He shares a daughter, Annie, and a son, Johnny, with his wife of 24 years, screenwriter Nancy Carell.
LisaGay Hamilton plays former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in 2018's "Vice."
LisaGay Hamilton is an accomplished actress who has made the transition from Broadway to the big screen. The 54 year old got her start in the theater, starring in "The Piano Lesson" and "Gem of the Ocean" on Broadway. She also took to the stage in "Measure for Measure," "Henry IV Parts I & II," "Valley Song" and "The Ohio State Murders." LisaGay soon appeared on television, playing Teresa Randall on "Law & Order: SVU" and Rebecca Washington on "The Practice." In 2019, she'll star in the sci-fi thriller "Ad Astra" and the war-drama film "The Last Full Measure." She has been married to historian and UCLA professor Robin Kelley for nearly 10 years.
