Dreamworks is quickly moving forward with The Trial of the Chicago 7, an Aaron Sorkin script about those accused of inciting the 1968 riots at the Democratic convention.  Steven Spielberg and Paul Greengrass (Bourne series) were both mentioned as possible directors at one point, but today’s news is that they’re considering Ben Stiller.  Yes, that Ben Stiller.

While the discussions for Stiller to helm the film are very much at the exploratory stage, the actor and DreamWorks are mulling whether such a pairing would work for both parties. A “Chicago” gig would mark a departure for Stiller, who has directed such successful comedies as “Tropic Thunder” and “Zoolander,” but has not helmed a serious political picture of this kind before. [THR]

I like this idea, but only if Will Ferrell or Sacha Cohen plays Abbie Hoffman and Robert Downey in blackface plays a Black Panther. I mean, because otherwise it’s probably gonna just be another baby boomer circle jerk movie.  C’mon, everyone, let’s jump in the S.U.V. and relive the time we almost, like, changed things, maaaan.  On the way we can listen to that new Dylan album where he plays ukelele with his dick.