Joshua Michael Stern directed the 2008 drama/comedy film Swing Vote. Kevin Costner headlines the cast. The movie was co-produced by Costner and Jim Wilson. The screenplay was co-written by Stern and Jason Richman. The other actors in the film include, Madeline Carroll, Paula Patton, Kelsey Grammer, Dennis Hopper Nathan Lane, Stanley Tucci, George Lopez, Judge Reinhold, Chip Esten, Mare Winningham, Mark Moses, and Nana Visitor. Mary Hart, Arianna Huffington, James Carville, Larry King, Bill Maher, Chris Matthrews, Willie Nelson, and Richard Petty appear as themselves in cameos. Principal filming took place in Albuquerque and Belen, New Mexico. Swing Vote was released on August 1, 2008 to mixed reviews.
