Movies and TV It's official: Will Smith to Play Obama

wutamess · 01-15-2009, 08:45 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ood-movie.html

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

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

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 reerun" 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

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Originally Posted by Silock

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

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Originally Posted by EyePod

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

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

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.

01-15-2009, 08:45 AM
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5381637	It's official: Will Smith to Play Obama http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...ood-movie.html 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."
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01-15-2009, 08:53 AM	#2
Demonpenz I got Rice cookin in the micro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $3112136	Tom arnold was my second pick __________________
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01-15-2009, 08:58 AM	#4
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Demonpenz I got Rice cookin in the micro Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $3112136	Everynight after work I hear the "full reerun" clip from that movie. cracks me up every day __________________
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EyePod Forgetting 2013 season end. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Around Casino cash: $9995735	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. __________________ I did not believe in Mahomes until week 1. I've been woke ever since. I'm on board this freight train.
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