In February 2011, development began with Danny Strong writing and Jay Roach directing, who had previously collaborated as writer and director on the 2008 HBO film "Recount", about the controversial result of the 2000 U.S. presidential election.
Development began with Danny Strong writing. This was in February 2011. Development began with Jay Roach directing. This was in February 2011. Danny Strong writing had previously collaborated as writer and director on the 2008 HBO film "Recount". This was about the controversial result of the 2000 U.S. presidential election. Jay Roach directing had previously collaborated as writer and director on the 2008 HBO film "Recount". This was about the controversial result of the 2000 U.S. presidential election.