Inspired by the 2005 documentary of the same name, Our Brand is Crisis tells the story of political strategist ?Calamity? Jane Bodine, who is played by Sandra Bullock. In the film, Bodine comes out of a self-imposed retirement to help manage the campaign of a struggling Bolivian presidential candidate. The role was initially written for a man, with George Clooney set to take the part. After searching for years for the right part, Bullock finally landed on the lead in Our Brand is Crisis, with Clooney staying on as producer. While explaining her desire to adapt a male part, Bullock said, "Why do the boys always get the great comedies that weren?t romantic comedies? I just wanted to find something. I love physical comedy. I just started hunting 4 or 5 years ago."
