Brolin, Streisand clashed over 'W.'

Josh Brolin has revealed that Barbra Streisand was not impressed when she learned that he would be playing George W. Bush.

The actor portrays the 43rd President of the United States in Oliver Stone's biopic W. but said the news of his casting did not go down well with his stepmother.

He told The Times: "She said: 'How much are you getting paid?' I told her it was a very low fee. She said: 'Then why are you doing it?'

"She was furious and would not talk to me. I kind of liked that one. I think, in the end, she was pleased that I was doing something of this weight."

Brolin also revealed that he does not think Bush will ever get in touch with him regarding the movie.

"I don't expect a call of congratulations anytime soon," he said.

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