Las Vegas, April 14 -- Actor Jeff Daniels is set to portray former US President Ronald Reagan in the upcoming film 'Brink of War', as revealed in the first trailer showcased by Angel Studios at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The film, set against the backdrop of the high-stakes 1986 nuclear summit between Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, features Jared Harris as Gorbachev. The cast also includes J.K. Simmons and Hope Davis. Directed by Michael Russell Gunn, the film is scheduled for release on August 14.

Angel Studios, which gained major attention with its 2023 release Sound of Freedom, presented its upcoming slate at the convention, highlighting multiple wide releases planned for the year.

The ...