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Ben Stiller Returns to Screenwriting with Agnew Film

5/23/2025

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Ben Stiller made a notable appearance at Baltimore’s courthouse, diving into preparations for a film centered on the tumultuous story of former Vice President Spiro Agnew, who resigned in disgrace in 1973. Inspired by Rachel Maddow’s “Bag Man,” this project from Focus Features marks Stiller's return to screenwriting after a long hiatus since 2008.

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Ben Stiller made a notable appearance at Baltimore’s courthouse, diving into preparations for a film centered on the tumultuous story of former Vice President Spiro Agnew, who resigned in disgrace in 1973. Inspired by Rachel Maddow’s “Bag Man,” this project from Focus Features marks Stiller's return to screenwriting after a long hiatus since 2008.