Casting Update on “The Dictator”

Sacha Baron Cohen turned heads upon announcing his new mockumentary The Dictator, which focuses on the controversial Saddam Hussein. After a little bit of a lull, casting now seems to be in full swing.

Firstly, Variety reports that Sir Ben Kingsley is lined up to play a Middle Eastern individual significant to the plot.

Additionally, the leading female role is currently between Community’s Gillian Jacobs, Anna Faris, and Kristen Wiig acording to The Hollywood Reporter.

The gals are up for the role of a supermarket worker.

Filming aims to begin next month, so expect a casting announcement in the near future.