With the US Presidential elections next year, its seem Hollywood feels it's high time for some political comedy, as Warner Bros.' Dog Fight, starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is due to start shooting this month, ready for release around the time the Yanks go to the polls.
Now the star duo have some more company, as Variety reports that Brian Cox has joined the movie. Ferrell and Galifianakis play two rival politicians running for a congressional seat in a small North Carolina district election. Cox will play Zach Galifianakis' father, a former Senator who has always been distant toward his family, especially his son.
Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, Sarah Baker and Katherine LaNasa will also being in the movie, with Jay Roach directing.