Well here’s something a little bit different for Bill Murray — and by different I mean a movie that’s not directed by Wes Anderson or Jim Jarmusch. Hyde Park on Hudson is a historical drama that explores the relationship between former U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt and his distant cousin Margaret Suckley. The story takes place primarily over a weekend in 1939 when Queen Elizabeth and King George VI came to visit Roosevelt’s home in upstate New York (which was also the first time a reigning English monarch had ever come to the United States).

Clearly there is a bit of a light-hearted tone and FDR is portrayed as a slightly eccentric character, but based on the trailer I would hesitate to call it a comedy. In fact, the trailer gives off similar vibes to The King’s Speech and My Week with Marilyn, and I’m almost wondering if this could be Bill Murray’s best shot at finally winning an Oscar. Hyde Park on Hudson is directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Venus) and co-stars Laura Linney, Olivia Williams, Olivia Colman and Samuel West. Hyde Park on Hudson hits theatres on December 7th; check out the trailer after the jump and see what you think.