The film is the latest in the National Geographic Channel's Killing series, based on the books by political pundit-turned-author Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard. The stories all explore the assassinations and/or deaths of historic figures, reported Deadline.
"Killing Reagan" will be slightly different from the previous Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus movie installments as a 1981 attempt on the actor-turned-US leader's life was unsuccessful.
O'Reilly will also take on a small role in the TV film, which will begin production in Atlanta, Georgia in the coming weeks.