Kevin Spacey to Play Winston Churchill in 'Captain of the Gate'

As if the vice presidency wasn't enough, Kevin Spacey is about to ascend to the role of British prime minister. The House of Cards actor is attached to play Winston Churchill in Captain of the Gate, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film chronicles his rise to power as he stood against parliament to defend Britain and the world from Adolf Hitler's Third Reich.

THR reports that the studios behind Captain of the Gate are still looking for a director. The site does note that Spacey recently "produced the documentary NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage, a behind-the-scenes look at the actor's recent stage collaboration with Sam Mendes for Richard III." Mendes does have a busy schedule with the next James Bond film, but he's also worked with Spacey on American Beauty — could they reteam for Captain of the Gate?