Amy Adams joined the cast of the drama, Charlie Wilson's War for Universal Pictures and Playtone.

The film, directed by Mike Nichols and written by Aaron Sorkin, is the big screen adaptation of the George Crile book. Charlie Wilson's War stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts and Philip Seymour Hoffman; Variety says the film is about a rogue congressman and CIA operative who conspired to arm Afghan rebels against invading Soviet forces.

Shooting for Charlie Wilson's War begins in Morocco in mid-October for a 2008 release.