Brendan Gleeson Will Portray Donald Trump In A CBS Miniseries
United StatesPresidentDonald Trump will be played by actorBrendan Gleeson in theCBS Studiosupcoming miniseries based on formerFBIdirectorJames Comey’s memoir,A Higher Loyalty.
Trump was a prominent feature of the 2018 memoir and the TV project is written byBilly Ray. Shooting is scheduled to begin in November.
A Higher Loyalty was released on April 2018 and the title is derived fromPresident Trump’s reported desire for Comey’s loyalty. Comey’s appointment asFBI director was byBarack Obama in 2013. He was fired by Trump several months later.
Brendan Gleeson was born on March 29, 1955, and is an Irish actor and film director. In recognition of his acting work, he has received 3IFTA Awards, 2BIFA Awards, and anEmmy Award. He has also been nominated for aBAFTA Award and twice for aGolden Globe Award. His Emmy Award was in 2009 for his portrayal of pastUKPrime MinisterWinston Churchill.
Gleeson’s two sons (Domhnall Gleeson andBrian Gleeson) are also actors.Harry Potterfans will remember him for playing the character ofAlastor Moodyin the popular fantasy franchise.