First glimpse of Dennis Quaid as his ‘favorite president’ Ronald Reagan in new trailer for film biopic

Reagan, which stars Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, and Jon Voight, traces the former president's journey from actor to leader of the free world, highlighting the trials and tribulations he and his beloved wife, Nancy, faced along the way.

"From dusty small-town roots, to the glitter of Hollywood, and then on to commanding the world stage, Reagan is a cinematic journey of overcoming the odds," the official synopsis reads. "Told through the voice of Viktor Petrovich, a former KGB agent whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, this film offers a perspective as unique as it is captivating."

Quaid, it continues, "brings to life a story that transcends the boundaries of a traditional biopic, offering a profound exploration of the enduring impact of the power of one man who overcame the odds, sustained by the love of a woman who supported him in his journey."

In an interview with Jordan Peterson, Quaid explained that Reagan was his "favorite president."

"I did vote for Jimmy Carter in ’76, regretted it," he told the Canadian psychologist, "but in 1980 I voted for Ronald Reagan. My dad was a huge Reagan fan. I voted for him and went home, and my roommate at that time, from Texas, he said, 'Who'd you vote for?' and I said, 'Ronald Reagan,' and he said, 'You're out of the hippies'."

Quaid drew comparisons between the 1980s and today, saying, "Carter had his malaise speech. The country had lost confidence in itself about who we are. We kind of accepted that we were a nation in decline. It was after Watergate, it was after Vietnam."

"That’s one of the attractions that I had for Reagan," he continued. "You know, he's a badass, but he’s my badass."

Quaid described Reagan as a "cold warrior and great communicator," two qualities which he tried to emphasize during his portrayal of him in the film.