Will Smith In Talks To Portray Obama On Screen
February 26th, 2008
Movie star Will Smith is one step closer towards fulfilling his dream of becoming US President, following Barack Obama’s revelation that the pair have discussed Smith playing the presidential hopeful on screen.
Democratic presidential candidate Obama said he had approached Smith – who recently revealed he would love to become America’s first black president – to play him in a film of his life, he told US TV show ‘Entertainment Tonight’:
"Will and I have talked about the idea of him playing me because he has the same ears as me! He would be perfect," Obama said.
Last year, Democrat supporter Smith revealed his political aspirations, saying he had "always wanted to be the first black president, but Barack Obama stole my idea. That’s OK with me. Barack can go first, and then I’ll take my turn."
Smith said he would immediately address some fundamental issues if he were in office, saying, "Once I’m in, I’ll start changing a few things that urgently need changing. The basis of human sanity is physical survival. So I’d start with universal healthcare and shelter."
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February 27th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
I think Will Smith would great at playing Barack Obama, as long as you let Jada play the first lady. After all, who else would dress Will?
March 7th, 2009 at 2:48 am
I know they always look amazing!!! And yes i know I can\’t wait for their clothing line!!!