Tue, 27 June 2017 at 5:40 pm

Ansel Elgort Joins 'Mayday 109' Cast As Young John F. Kennedy

Ansel Elgort Joins 'Mayday 109' Cast As Young John F. Kennedy

Ansel Elgort has just joined the cast of Mayday 109!

The 23-year-old actor is set to portray a young John F. Kennedy in the film, according to Deadline.

The upcoming film will follow John‘s early life and his feats of heroism as a Navy captain during WWII where he was involved in one of the most dramatic rescues in Naval history.

“We could not be more excited about Ansel coming aboard. Not only is he a tremendous actor, he embodies the charisma, athleticism and looks of a young JFK…With Ansel, we’ve found our perfect JFK,” producer Basil Iwanyk said.

Pictured inside: Ansel stopping by AOL Build while promoting Baby Driver on Tuesday (June 27) in New York City.

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Photos: Mike Pont/BUILD Series
Posted to: Ansel Elgort, Casting

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