The Kids Are All Right redhead is the odd choice to play the former Alaska Governor in Game Change.

The Jay Roach film, which is based on John Heilemann and Mark Halperin's book of the same name, chronicles the story of Arizona Senator John McCain's 2008 presidential run.

McCain picked Palin as his running mate and many pundits still believe the decision cost him the election. Barack Obama and Joe Biden won the race for the White House.