Matt Damon to play Robert F. Kennedy for Nikolaj Arcel in 'RFK'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            We’ve seen the Kennedy’s in many different biopics over the years whether it be John, Robert and even Jackie, as she got her film treatment this past year for which Natalie Portman was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Now, Robert F. Kennedy is getting another movie based on his life, but this time, there’s some pretty A-list talent attached. According to The Tracking Board, Matt Damon will play the iconic politician in RFK which will also be directed by Nikolaj Arcel, whose latest movie, The Dark Tower hits theaters in just a couple of weeks.

            The movie will cover all the years of Robert F. Kennedy’s life, the younger brother of John F. Kennedy. He served as the U.S. Attorney General under both JFK and President Lyndon B. Johnson before becoming a Senator in 1965 until he was assassinated in June 1968. Damon has been wanting to do this movie for many years now, being one of his many passion projects and it looks to move full speed ahead now that Arcel is attached to direct. Expect the film to be in the thick of the 2018 awards race if the movie debuts before the end of next year.

            Damon has some high-profile releases upcoming as he’ll star in Downsizing, the latest from Alexander Payne that also stars Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern and Christoph Waltz. He’ll also star in George Clooney’s latest titled Suburbicon which also stars Oscar Isaac and Julianne Moore. Both of those movies are expected to be big players in the upcoming Oscar race.

            What do you guys think about this movie finally coming together with Damon attached to play RFK? Do you think Nikolaj Arcel is the right guy to direct this film? Sound off in the comments and let us know!