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Hugh Jackman shares his first look from 'The Front Runner'

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Actor Hugh Jackman has unveiled the first look from his upcoming film "The Front Runner".

The 48-year-old actor, who features in the political drama as American senator Gary Hart, took to Twitter to share the picture.

"Day 1. Principal photography. The Front Runner. #thefrontrunner @JasonReitman @BronStudios," Jackman captioned the photo, which shows him giving a speech.

The "Logan" star portrays Hart, whose presidential campaign in the year 1988 goes off tracks when he is caught up in a scandalous love affair with Donna Rice (played by Sara Paxton).

The film is based on Matt Bai's book "All the Truth Is Out: The Week Politics Went Tabloid".
 

"The Front Runner" is being directed by Jason Reitman, who co-wrote the screenplay with Jay Carson and Bai.

The movie also features Vera Farmiga, Kaitlyn Dever, Molly Ephraim and J K Simmons.

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First Published: Sep 20 2017 | 10:42 AM IST

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