John Cusack will take on the role of the ever-controversial Limbaugh in a new biopic that is in its early stages, according to The Guardian. Betty Thomas is eyeing the project as director, which takes a look at the radio personality's meteoric rise over the past three decades.
Cusack may not necessarily share Limbaugh's conservative orthodoxy, but the story will reportedly give a "non-partisan approach." Cusack had been a strident critic of George W. Bush's Administration. He is also expected to be a producer on the project.
Betty Thomas has radio credentials having previously directed Howard Stern pic Private Parts.
Limbaugh recently lashed out at Hollywood, saying The Dark Knight Rises was anti-Romney because its villain was named Bane, which he said was a reference to the Republican candidate's former involvement with Bain Capital, which President Obama's campaign accuses of exporting jobs to China.
[Sources: The Guardian, Deadline]