Bottoms playing Bush in Comedy Central sitcom

LOS ANGELES — Timothy Bottoms played Texan Sonny Crawford 30 years ago in "The Last Picture Show'' and again in 1990's "Texasville.'' Now he's playing the most powerful Texan in the world.

Timothy Bottoms plays the lead role in "That's My Bush!" a Comedy Central sitcom from the creators of "South Park." Associated Press

Bottoms has been cast as President Bush in Comedy Central's new show "That's My Bush!'' the cable channel said Monday. The sitcom, from "South Park'' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, debuts April 4.

"That's My Bush!'' will offer a glimpse inside the White House while spoofing television comedies.

Comedy Central spokesman Tony Fox said Bottoms was chosen for his acting skill and his physical resemblance to the president. His version of Bush won't be as over-the-top as Will Ferrell's portrayal on "Saturday Night Live,'' though.

"This is really a satire of the American sitcom,'' Fox said. "They're making George out to be this wonderful, likable guy, as most sitcom stars are.''

Bottoms, 49, most recently has appeared in a recurring role on the ABC drama "Gideon's Crossing.''

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