Saturday Night Live's Jason Sudeikis is pulling off a fairly decent impression of George Bush as the faux-Texas cowboy prepares to ride off into the sunset this year. But he still can't measure up to Will Ferrell, whose definitely doofy take on Bush remains the gold standard (the man coined the phrase "strategery", after all).
And now audiences will have one last chance to snicker at Ferrell's Bush on Broadway, as the comedian prepares a new show called You're Welcome, America: A Final Night With George W Bush. That title hints at the show's added bonus -- the real president will be out of office by the time Ferrell takes the stage in January.
For any sceptics who may wonder whether the Bush impression is enough to sustain a full-time theatrical engagement, Ferrell's collaborators should instill some confidence. The show will be directed by Adam McKay, who steered Ferrell to hilarity in Talladega Nights and Anchorman as well as on the comedy website Funny or Die.
Ferrell and McKay's Funny or Die is best-known this year for hosting the unexpectedly funny 'Paris Hilton for President' campaign spot.
Only one question remains: will Bush show up in the audience? He will have a lot of free time next winter...
