The new HD trailer for Oliver Stone’s newest film W. The film stars Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Thandie Newton, Richard Dreyfuss, Scott Glenn and more! biographical film based on the life and presidency of George W. Bush. The film was produced and directed by Oliver Stone, written by Stanley Weiser, and stars Josh Brolin as George W. Bush. Stone has compared his goal for W. to the approaches of The Queen (2006) and his own Nixon (1995). Filming began on May 12, 2008 in Louisiana with the release date being set for October 17, 2008.[1] The MPAA rated the film PG-13 for "language including sexual references, some alcohol abuse, smoking and brief disturbing war images."