You might have recently seen Perry as “Madea“ on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. It’s the most recent release from Tyler’s appearances.

https://twitter.com/zesty_fallon/status/918010932449685504

In the skit, “Madea” walks into the press room as Trump’s new communications director. As usual with Perry’s “Madea” character, it was a sketch-comedy.

HOWEVER, TYLER’S NEW ROLE ISN’T COMEDY AT ALL

According to Deadline, Perry is leaving his humorous side behind for the moment, to shoot a new Adam McKay film about former vice president, Dick Cheney.

Tyler Perry Cast as General Colin Powell in Upcoming Dick Cheney Biopic – https://t.co/tCVaKZHSyC pic.twitter.com/qZdaQx7svL

— David Gonzalez (@CinematicReel) October 11, 2017

McKay has cast Tyler to portray former four-star general, Colin Powell. During the Bush administration, Powell served as Secretary of State. The film will reportedly reveal some type of political games Dick Cheney pulled behind the public’s back, while Dick Cheney was trying to do the opposite. Check out the details below…

The source notes the following, regarding the former secretary:

“Powell…pressed the case for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, based on intelligence that Saddam Hussein was manufacturing weapons of mass destruction. None of the weapons Powell cited in his presentation to the United Nations was recovered after Iraq was routed.”

According to Adam McKay, several things happened during Bush’s 8 years, and he says Dick Cheney is at the center of it all. The Washington Post reports McKay as follows.

“A lot of crazy stuff happened during those eight years…and this is a vital puzzle piece in what got us to this moment with Donald Trump, with the world, as it is now, and Dick Cheney is at the center of it.”

YOU MIGHT KNOW PERRY’S CO-STARS

Nevertheless, although the movie hasn’t been titled yet, the source mentions that Perry will co-star with Christian Bale — who will be playing the role of Cheney.

If you’re unfamiliar with Bale’s works, he was Batman in Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises.

this is me blessing your timeline with christian bale portraying bruce wayne pic.twitter.com/0Nj9zCfX7p

— annina °ʚ✩ɞ° (@criminaluvs) October 7, 2017

Also, he’s known for his crazed role in American Psycho.

https://twitter.com/rnffz/status/905836560880463872

Likewise, joining the cast is Steve Carell, as defense secretary, Donald Rumsfeld. Steve is definitely known for his comedic roles.

One in particular, is “Michael Scott” from the American version of The Office.

steve carell

— he's a SILVER FOX NOW DAMN
— michael scott is one of the most relatable characters ever
— so funny
— i love his movies pic.twitter.com/2Zh7OJfn0q

— hannah (@dnnanobles) August 29, 2017

All in all, given the movie’s topic and cast, it looks like it’s going to be fairly interesting.

ILOSM fam,’ be sure to let us know what you think about Tyler separating himself from his comical “Madea” character for this serious role. If you have any comments, feel free to share them via our Facebook page.

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