Actresses eager to play Hillary Clinton

The coveted role in the political drama, set for a release close to the 2016 presidential election, centers around the early years of Clinton's marriage to President Bill Clinton, and her time as a 26-year-old Washington lawyer, a newspaper reported.

Reese Witherspoon and Amanda Seyfried

Johansson is said to be a top contender for the role in the flick.

Scarlett Johansson

"We're very fortunate that a lot of really great actors are interested in playing these roles. We're in an enviable position," director James Ponsoldt said in an interview.u00a0