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wutamess
01-15-2009, 08:45 AM
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/4246545/Will-Smith-to-play-Barack-Obama-as-US-President-in-Hollywood-movie.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01239/WILLSMITH_1239132c.jpg

Smith has staked his claim to play the role, even before Barack Obama has been inaugurated as president.



Speaking at the premiere of his new film Seven Pounds at the Empire, Leicester Square, in London, Smith laughed about reports that the US President-elect had indicated that he would like the actor to play him if his life story were ever to be made into a movie.



“If I am ordered by my commander in chief to star in a film about him, I will do my duty as an American," he said, beaming.



Smith, best known for the Men in Black films and Independence Day, says however that he had no desire to move into the White House for real.
"If we were in the White House I don't know if that would exactly be a good thing. The Obamas are much more prepared to be in the White House than the Smiths.



"It's a whole lot more fun to be a movie star. That's a difficult job being President with a whole lot of lives on the line with every decision you make. In my job I just bring joy. I don't bring bad news. I think I'll stay in my position for quite some time." Smith said the “world had changed forever” with the election of Barack Obama.



He said he would be an "eyewitness to history" when he attends the impending inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama.
Seven Pounds charts Smith's character Ben Thomas's attempts at redemption following a horrific accident. It also stars Rosario Dawson.
The actor added that he also has plans to do a Bollywood film with Danny Boyle following the success of Slumdog Millionaire.



He said: "I talked to Danny Boyle just a couple of weeks ago. When we find something it will be fantastic. I'm trying to expand as an actor and as an artist to bring stories to the screen that add to people's lives that work in service to humanity."

Demonpenz
01-15-2009, 08:53 AM
Tom arnold was my second pick

Kyle DeLexus
01-15-2009, 08:56 AM
Tom arnold was my second pick

Tom's good I personally thought Chevy Chase was the perfect candidate

Bootlegged
01-15-2009, 08:58 AM
Awesome. I cannot wait to not watch this film.

Scorp
01-15-2009, 09:32 AM
My first choice would be Robert Downey Jr.

Demonpenz
01-15-2009, 10:06 AM
Everynight after work I hear the "full retard" clip from that movie. cracks me up every day

Mr. Plow
01-15-2009, 10:14 AM
The first thing that popped into my head was why?

EyePod
01-15-2009, 10:20 AM
I bet he's better at B-Ball than Barrack. Someone has a gif in their siggy that has Barrack being a ball hog and taking a shitty shot that still goes in. Loser.

RealSNR
01-15-2009, 10:22 AM
What a shame. I was hoping for Brian Dennehy

Silock
01-15-2009, 10:29 AM
John Goodman would have been perfect. Too bad he died.

HMc
01-15-2009, 10:31 AM
rick moranis ftw

RealSNR
01-15-2009, 10:31 AM
John Goodman would have been perfect. Too bad he died.Brian Dennehy would be funnier

Demonpenz
01-15-2009, 10:34 AM
anyone seen the previews for will smiths version of the karate kid? Looks pretty good

DJ's left nut
01-15-2009, 10:38 AM
I bet he's better at B-Ball than Barrack. Someone has a gif in their siggy that has Barrack being a ball hog and taking a shitty shot that still goes in. Loser.

It was the piss poor defense in that clip that really bothers me. Those are clearly 'photo-op' defenders.

Dr. Johnny Fever
01-15-2009, 11:02 AM
The first thing that popped into my head was why?

So the movie will make money. Smith is gold.

Personally I'd prefer a mostly unknown actor so you didn't have any pre-concieved idea of who they are.

wutamess
01-15-2009, 11:14 AM
My first choice would be Robert Downey Jr.

ROFL...
The dude that's playing the dude disguised as a dude.

Thig Lyfe
01-15-2009, 11:16 AM
Awesome. I cannot wait to not watch this film.

BLACK PEOPLE

Micjones
01-15-2009, 11:17 AM
Will Smith's the most bankable actor in Hollywood.
I'm not surprised that he would want this role and I'm sure he'd be a director's first and only choice.

Though personally, I think he's grossly overrated as an actor.

Kerberos
01-15-2009, 11:19 AM
Will Smith's the most bankable actor in Hollywood.
I'm not surprised that he would want this role and I'm sure he'd be a director's first and only choice.

Though personally, I think he's grossly overrated as an actor.


I would think Tom Hanks would have a shelf or two above Will Smith?

DJ's left nut
01-15-2009, 11:21 AM
I would think Tom Hanks would have a shelf or two above Will Smith?

Better, maybe. More bankable? Not even close.

Will Smith movies simply make more money. He has a broader audience appeal.

Chiefs Pantalones
01-15-2009, 11:21 AM
WELCOME TO EARTH!! /PUNCHES ALIEN

AndChiefs
01-15-2009, 11:21 AM
I would think Tom Hanks would have a shelf or two above Will Smith?

I don't think so, I read something about Smith taking in the most per movie of any actor.

Chief Henry
01-15-2009, 11:22 AM
Only God himself can play Obama...

Chiefs Pantalones
01-15-2009, 11:24 AM
Is DJ Jazzy Jeff going to play the Secretary of Defense?

Micjones
01-15-2009, 11:25 AM
Will Smith movies simply make more money. He has a broader audience appeal.

Uh...hello? That's what bankable means Albert.

Micjones
01-15-2009, 11:25 AM
I would think Tom Hanks would have a shelf or two above Will Smith?

He's twice the actor. Not as bankable though.

Thig Lyfe
01-15-2009, 11:27 AM
Uh...hello? That's what bankable means Albert.

That's what he's saying.

Micjones
01-15-2009, 11:31 AM
That's what he's saying.

Jokes on me then... And the winner of "Dunce of the day" goes to...
Micjones!!!

"I'd like to thank all of the CP posters who pointed out that I did a fabulous job of sticking my foot into my mouth!!!"

ROFL

Sorry DJ.

kobebehar
01-15-2009, 11:38 AM
Brian Dennehy would be funnier

I was thinking Pioli, they've both kind of got that Hope and Change thing in em.

Demonpenz
01-15-2009, 11:41 AM
How are they going to hollywood this one up? Probably have dan devine play a bad guy in it

ChiTown
01-15-2009, 11:41 AM
Only God himself can play Obama...

Either that or maybe the "Music Man"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056262/

Bane
01-15-2009, 11:42 AM
Guess Ice Cube was busy or unavailable.

RUSH
01-15-2009, 11:44 AM
Will is OVERRATED! I don't get why people love this guy so much. He plays Ali and now Obama...wtf? I haven't liked him since he left the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Demonpenz
01-15-2009, 11:45 AM
Is DJ Jazzy Jeff going to play the Secretary of Defense?

They could use the stalk footage from fpoba because uncle phils house looks like the white house

kobebehar
01-15-2009, 11:46 AM
Is DJ Jazzy Jeff going to play the Secretary of Defense?

Alfonso Robeiro as Chief of Staff

Micjones
01-15-2009, 12:03 PM
Will is OVERRATED! I don't get why people love this guy so much. He plays Ali and now Obama...wtf? I haven't liked him since he left the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Will Smith is overrated, but he nailed the Muhammad Ali role.
I'm not sure that any other actor could've portrayed him the way he did.