June 27, 2008
Posted: 12:50 PM ET
Will Smith says he'd make a good Obama.
Will Smith says he'd make a good Obama.

(CNN) — The prolonged Democratic primary race had all the twists and turns of a Hollywood thriller, and at least one A-list actor is ready to portray Barack Obama on the big screen.

Speaking with MTV earlier this week, actor Will Smith said he'd enjoy playing the Illinois senator in an upcoming movie and noted the two share at least one feature in common: rather large ears.

"It's all right here," Smith joked as he pointed to his ears. "That's the key. That's the key. America loves ears, you know? Mickey Mouse started it; Goofy and Dumbo followed behind. And America just loves ears."

Earlier this year, Obama said he and Smith had discussed the possibility.

"Will and I have talked about this because he has the ears!" Obama said at an MTV/MySpace Presidential forum in February.

But Smith says he wouldn't sign onto a movie about Obama until the campaign outcome is clear.

"As soon as he writes the end of the story," Smith said of when he'd be willing to take up the role.

No word on which Hollywood actresses are interested in portraying Hillary Clinton.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Popular Posts


independent   June 27th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

will smith is my favorite actor,and i have always thought he would make a good obama,in a movie.great actor,and obama is a great president.those too shallow to imagine barack as president,should probably find a new country to try and destroy.this one is not going there.

MattH   June 27th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

What has this got to do with the election?
This belongs in the entertainment section, not the ticker.

David, Silver Spring, MD   June 27th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I think Jack Nicholson could do a good turn as Hillary. He is a supporter of hers, after all. And I think he's got the laugh down.

As for Obama, I'd go with Don Cheadle and some ear prosthetics.

Sujith,NE   June 27th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Milk/gallon - $4.00
Gas/gallon - $4.30
Obama and HRC together - Priceless !

Was a very nice picture of them together.Must say it touched me.If only things were different during the primaries, we could have seen a different caption.

Obama 08 !
HRC - HHS in-charge !

HB   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Pleeeeeease.
So we can make another crappy Will Smith movie. Only Liberals…

Obama!!!   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Ed,

I agree totally!!! Annette Benning will be a wonderful actress to play Hillary Clinton. Annette is BEAUTIFUL!!!!

scott   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Just like Bill Clinton said this whole thing is a fairytale. Being President is not a movie script or great story it is the most important job in the world. Omaba does not have the experience and is wrong for the country in a time of war and economic trouble. We will not be able to tax our way out of this economy nor will sitting down with our enemies solve our problems. Muslim extremists could care less who is elected President.

Obama-nation   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

George McGovern or Jimmy Carter should play Obama in a movie, since they already know the lines he's going to say and all of the tepid moves he'll make. Get ready for STAGFLATION and the MISERY INDEX. …but at least he'll be "hopeful" about this "great" change.

drsmarty08   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hillary Clinton = Meryl Streep

Scott, Wichita   June 27th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

If America loves ears, why didn't Ross Perot get elected?

(oh, and by the way, their ears ARE "ear-ily " similar…. horrible, I know, but it had to be done)

Brooke   June 27th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Suddenly I've lost all respect for Will Smith. He wants to play a conniving, unprincipled run of the mill Chicago pol? I would have expected more than that.

Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 27th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

corey June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

jeez. he's already thinking about who's going to play him in the movies. Can we say vanity???

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I nominate this one for most idiotic comment here. Did you bother to read the article? This is Will Smith coming out, of his own volition, to talk about this. This is NOT, I repeat NOT, the Obama campaign looking for an actor.

FJB   June 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Smith isn't that great of an actor. Why not a competent actor like Harry J. Lennix who resembles Obama greatly? He played Commander Lock in Matrix Reloaded.

Erik on Wall St.   June 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

CNN's Candy Crowley should play Hillary - the resemblance is striking!

Cindy P.   June 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I can't believe this is news.

carolflowery   June 27th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

If he ever does, I sure hope he does a better job than when he tried to
portray Mohammad Ali, that movie was a huge dissappointment to me. I dont know, I just dont see it for some reason. But, hey, hollywood is hollywood, you never know, it someone sees big money, well hey, it will happen.

Joy   June 27th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Alice in Florida, get over it….Obama will be the next president!

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

He certainly makes a better actor than Obama a politician.

Zeena   June 27th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Meryll Steep should play Hillary Clinton..Only Meryl can portray Clinton's cunning political moves..Only she can show how a woman can be kind and just like any other woman in one hand and at the same time, look vicious, polarized and dangerous.

I'd love to see this movie…

Angela Frazier, Memphis TN   June 27th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

All ya'll haters need to step off and stop hating! This is an absolutely perrrfect idea! Besides, name me the president without vanity and I'll show you a poor leader!

Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 27th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

As for whether Smith could be taken seriously, I thought he did a great job in The Pursuit of Happyness…

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Can I vote for HIM to be president instead, please?

Peter E   June 27th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

He'd certainly make a more convincing Obama than Obama himself.

Obama-Junkie, IL   June 27th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I feel old now, even Will Smith is showing gray in his goat-tee!

Casting director   June 27th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Obama will be played by William Smith and Hillary Clinton will be played by Dustin Hoffman

Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   June 27th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I think Will Smith could pull it off. Actors never look exactly like real-life people they portray anyway, so I'm willing to suspend my disbelief on that. I think it would be pretty cool.

As for Hillary, there is nobody exactly like her, either. Maybe this is a stretch, but maybe Julia Roberts or Meryl Streep could portray her.

Jo in GA   June 27th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Seems like some of you folks have no sense of humor what so ever….you take things way to seriously. Lighten up and maybe you want be so uptight.

Mike, New York   June 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Obama himself said he would love for Will Smith to play him in a movie about his life

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I think a movie should be made regardless, if Senator Obama wins the election or not. He along with the American people have made history. Will would be an excellent choice, I think the woman that plays Hillary on SNL would be a good choice.

People you should read a book titled "The Color of Water"

Go get UM! Obama

Mary   June 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

it will be great to see…regardless of the end result..just an African American guy beating Clinton Enpire is a story…

Jesse   June 27th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I think he could play a good Obama. however i dont think a story of the last year would be translate to the screen very well but rather of a story of his life up to his point.

Chut Pata   June 27th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

CALIDUDE: Are you kidding? In "Legend of Bagger Vance" Will proved beyond a shred of doubt that he can play some very serious roles. In Ali, he did not look like Ali (neck too long) but played all his pain, his looses, and his misery. I think you are still thinking about "Fresh Prince" when he was a teen-ager. He has grown a lot since then. Kurt russel was never played a serious role when he was a teen star in Disney movies nor was Jody Foster when she starred in "Bugsy Malone".

Travis   June 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

What a great way for her to pay off her debt.

Go to Hollywood

I'm sure Bubba could find some entertainment (wink wink) while Billary is working on her movie.

Is there enough make-up in Hollywood for her?

Don't count your chickens...   June 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Can you say, "Cart before the horse?"

Let the guy get elected FIRST, before you start worshipping the new messiah. It would be funny if Obama was handed a McGovern- or Mondale-sized loss in November… Doh!

Leroy   June 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

CNN.com, what I like to refer to as Obama's website, gets more bizarre everyday. Who cares about the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire or what's on BHO's ipod?

Why don't you ever report on BHO's abysmal voting record?

ANA G. LOS ANGELES. CA   June 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

THIS IS TOO FUNNY

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   June 27th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I really do not know why this is considered Political news worthy. I guess the bloggers need some place to voice their mixed up feelings and or hate for one or the other candidates. This which gives CNN another source for stating the depth of a division of the people that really does not exist except for a hand full of those that will hate regardless of reason or logic.

Jonas   June 27th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I have to admit Meryl Streep makes a perfect Hillary Clinton.. Who seen Meryl Streep in "The Manchurian Candidate?".. I thought i was watching Hillary in that movie. Speaking of Manchurian Candidate that movie its kind of creepy when you connect it with whats going on now with this election..

Bill in St. Cloud, FL   June 27th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I think the guy in the motel advertisement with the song "I've been everywhere" would be far more credible (and entertaining) than Will Smith.

Patrick Henry, Ft. Myers   June 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hey…not a bad idea.
Will Smith has a clear-cut resume: we've watched him be a little goofy, a little awkward, kind, tender, tough, parental, diplomatic–and kick alien butt.

Based on his resume–I'd rather vote for him than Barack because I know his qualifications and I can attest to his adaptability, thinking on his feet, staying power, and his very intellectual mind.

Will Smith 2008!!

Jon, Tulsa, OK   June 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Will needs to play Jimi Hendrix before it's too late. SOMEBODY needs to play Hendrix!

Zach   June 27th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Now that's newsworthy, all right!

Jerry in Illinois   June 27th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I agree. Smith would fill the bill.

crm   June 27th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Kimberly Elise would have to be Michelle Obama it's the natural choice.

L   June 27th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

he would actually…But dont go writing a film about Obama just yet, he hasnt won and there are no guarantee's that he will.

America for Obama   June 27th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Looks like smooth Willy has finally met his match! Anytime Will Smith is jumping at the oppurtunity to play a role, as a real life person, you know that person has got be cooler then the other side of the pillow.

Obama 2008!!!

Elly   June 27th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I love Will smith…hes always Hillarious and a great actor!
GOOO Will… hehe

jackrainman   June 27th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Yeah, and they could get Jazzy Jeff to play his minister! Seriously, Denzel looks more like Barack.

Nova from NV   June 27th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

That dude who played the White wizard from Lord of the rings can play Ron Paul

Dave in Atlanta   June 27th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

While everyone is focused on the ears, am I the only one wondering why MTV/Myspace has a presidential forum?

GA American   June 27th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Calidude… that's why he be good as a barack obama. Is barack serious? I don't think so. In fact I know so!

Chuck   June 27th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Since when did CNN turn into Entertainment Tonight? Of course, the way the media fawns over Obama, who can blame them?

Where is the REAL news? Pathetic.

Emma, San Jose, CA   June 27th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

VM: you are in the running for the award for Most Rude Poster.
Hopefully the film would not be heavy on the election campaign. That is only one piece of Obama's history.

I'll say it   June 27th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

"And I'd watch the movie! Who would play McCain if McCain won? "

@ Becky

Clearly George Bush can play that part, afterall they are one in the same.

Bill in St. Cloud, FL   June 27th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I have a lime green sofa that could play the part of Hillary…..

j williamson   June 27th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

It reminds me a story I heard years ago: When Jack Warner (the late studio head) heard Ronald Reagan was running for president, he loudly said, "No! Jimmy Stewart for president, Ronald Reagan as the best friend!"

Abbey   June 27th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

And while he's at it maybe he can recruit Barack and Michelle for the Church of Scientology that he promotes. I guess it couldn't be worse than the one they disavowed.

Nova from NV   June 27th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I think Rev. Write would be happy to play his self.
As for Rezko, he is still in jail so I am not sure who would play him.

faye, NV   June 27th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Wow! both do have large ears and Will would do a great job in protraying Obama.

Chris   June 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Will Smith cannot act…he would make a terrible Obama. I like Denzel much better, but Denz is getting old… love him though.

Rick   June 27th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Will Smith has the ears but he'd still have to put on the big, red round nose and dunce hat to accurately portray this clown.

JanetB   June 27th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

At least he has the ears.

Comedy Central   June 27th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Will Smith would definitely flatter Obama who is rather homely. Elvira could play Michelle Obama.

Belle2   June 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Well, this article certainly shows where politics have gone in this country. First we have fan clubs and groupies instead of regular supporters of a politician; then, we decide who will play the idol in the movie. God help us all.

The Change Express   June 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Perfect match ! I know Will would do an excellent job. I hope they tell some of Obama's bio from childhood to present

dani   June 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

This was on Colbert first.

Angus McDugan   June 27th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Given Obama's experience, Will could be a good Obama in real life.

White Lady for Obama   June 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

It' going to happen, and we shouldn't be surprised. It's not vanity!

Perfect for Hillary: Shirley Jones Partridge Family Mom

ny   June 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Who is playing Pastor Wright and so called fiesty wife Michele?

Mike Maddox   June 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

GB - Come on CNN, you are posting all the negatives about Hillary.

What in Sam Hill are you talking about?! The only negative thing I've seen against either of the Clinton's is the fact that they may still have hard feelings against each other, and that Bill hasn't officially gotten on board. All in all, since the suspension of his campaign, I've heard and read nothing but positivity and subtle praise for the New York Senator.

Kristi   June 27th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Will Smith also has the great smile.

The guy who plays Obama on SNL doesn't work because he doesn't have a good smile and without that, you can't impersonate Obama. It just doesn't work.

Becky   June 27th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Concerned Democrat June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

********
Agreed. As an Obama supporter, a message to other Obama supporters: stop the "neener neener neener Obama won and Hillary is stupid". If Hillary had won the nomination I'd be voting for her even though Obama is my #1 choice. Both Obama and Hillary are better than neocon McCain.

Ross   June 27th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Let Obama play himself. All he does is read a script anyway. Ask this socialist one question off 'his script' and he gets flustered as a…. well person without a thought in his head.

Obama will be a great puppet president.

vw   June 27th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

OK, CNN, portray him as the victim of slavery, and beneficiary of slavery.

Keep in mind, we are trying to elect a good president for USA, NO MATTER S/HE is republic or democratic, no matter what is the color.

Bishop   June 27th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The Fresh President of Bel-Aire…

Gina   June 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

I hope the ending of the movie has Obama loosing the election … and, art imitates life. It will be an actor portraying the life of an actor, since Obama is such a phony. Actually they both lack judgement, since Smith became Tom Cruise's boy, and a Scientologist.

Carol, California   June 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Rosie O'Donnell as Hillary - perfect match in looks, personality, and in other ways we won't comment on at this time

gypsycam   June 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

PLEASE NOT WILL SMITH… he can't deliver.

He does his best work in action movies. he's generally overrated i think.

A Jaimee Fox or Chiwetel Ejiofor would do a better job

Even Denzel would be better except that he's too old

CALI DUDE   June 27th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Mike Huckabee can do the remake of Gomer Pyle USMC ..No Doubt a "dead" ringer for Jim Neighbors..no pun intended.

Clinton/McCain   June 27th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

As soon as Obama loses the election then they can make a movie about the most extreme media bias ever and the biggest use of the race card ever by Obama campaign.

Matt   June 27th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Political seal, presidential posturing.. I hope this guy goes down hard. America doesn't like arrogance and Obama is a meglomaniac.

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 27th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Hey Will, I think you are the only one to play Obama. Thanks for being such a supporter of his and donating to his campaign. I'm a big fan of yours.

Older Women for Obama,/??? 08

rachel   June 27th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Hmm still so much hate for Hillary. I don't understand your canidate won arent you all over the moon, hating on the woman who is gonna help him win the white house is silly. I don't think any movies about his life should comeout anytime soon.

Carolyn   June 27th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

kJ

You sure can't be a true Democatic. I can see anyone in their right mind voting for McCain. Have you look at the economy lately. Stop tripping

Gary 7   June 27th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

PAC PUMA Voters don't exist. It is a lie.

Joe G   June 27th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

CNN is a joke network. Every story is about Obama!!!!

Chris   June 27th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

As if the Obama hype wasn't enough about Hollywood to begin with.

Jennifer Cordero   June 27th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Actually - my boyfriend (In Chicago) looks like Obama! Who can I talk to about that - for movie purposes. Sorry Will Smith - I love ya!

CALI DUDE   June 27th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The ears are ok ..but what can be done about his chronic "tongue in cheek" ailment . He is never really serious. And playing Obama would require a serious character actor.

Not Smith…

He can't ever be taken seriously.. He's a Clown of an actor. Never in a serious believable role.

Alice in Florida   June 27th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I wish Obama would flap those big ears and fly away somewhere

Jaime in Texas   June 27th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Oh brother.

Carol, California   June 27th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Ok, this easily ranks number 1 on the Dumbest Political Ticker Stories Ever Posted list

corey   June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

jeez. he's already thinking about who's going to play him in the movies. Can we say vanity???

GB   June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I used to like Will. Why would anyone want to make a movie about Barack Obama?

Come on CNN, you are posting all the negatives about Hillary.

dizizi31   June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

What No mention of Will's coments on the Cobert Report? Why CNN Why?

The V-Child   June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Barack Obama = Will Smith
Hillary Clinton = Meryll Streep
John McCain = Clint Eastwood

co-starring…

Bill Clinton = Jon Voight
John Edwards = Matthew McConaughey
Rudy Guilliani = Joe Pesci
Mitt Romney = Jim Caviezel

Terry McCaliffe = Dane Cook… LOL

Linda   June 27th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Earl — I think you could out-whine and out shrill anyone! Maybe you should listen more to the man you support.

Concerned Democrat   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Obama supporters really need to get over Hillary Clinton and her supporter and read the news. The polls all show that a significant amount of Clinton supporters are backing Obama. Now just shut up about the primary and quit trying to stir up more dissent. You are not really helping to unify by continuing to spew your angry bitter hate toward former Clinton supporters.

peter   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

why is this on the "political" ticker? who cares. report on policy differences between mccain and obama. or their closeted skeletons. changes in position and reasons for that change.

report political news and investigative journalism. please.

YES WE CAN!   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

You know whats funny, I was thinking the same thing when I first thought about an Obama movie.. it would be a great story.
Obama for President.

Kevin   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

So he wants to play a modern day Al Capone. Wonder if Obama will end up in Alcatraz after 4 years in office.

Jim   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Hahaha, that's awsome! I love Will Smith, he's the man in all his movies! lol, that's so funny with the ears bit.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 27th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Obama is history in the making and I'm sure Hollywood has already started writing. I'm not sure if there has ever been a movie about Bill Clinton featuring Hillary but if not, Hillary will have her debut also.

itsmorenamorena   June 27th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Whatevs…..

Some resemblance, but there's another actor that more strongly resembles Obama, that's Harry Lennix.

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   June 27th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Mike Tyson also wants to play Obama… he needs the money too.

Nick - Arlington, VA   June 27th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Brian June 27th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Tom Cruise would be a wonderful pyscho PUMA Clinton supporter. His last scene can show him cutting his foot off believing that it will teach America a lesson.
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HAHAHAHA…..spot on…spot on…

Linda1234   June 27th, 2008 11:57 am ET

I wish Obama had half the charm and good will of Will Smith!

Manuel TX   June 27th, 2008 11:57 am ET

How long would the movie be?

Given Obama's actual political experience…oh about 15 minutes.

:)

Becky   June 27th, 2008 11:56 am ET

KJ June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

"Put your country first and party second my fellow Hillary supporters. Vote for McCain."
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Do you realize that Hillary would have a better chance of becoming president if she had a strong role in Obama's administration? If McCain was president for 4-8 years, Hillary will not have as much of a chance.

Many Hillary supporters have stopped being spiteful and are backing Obama. Both Hillary and Obama are much better than neocon McCain.

Fella from Chicago   June 27th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Barack "the Dumbo" Hussein Obama. I like it; thanks Will.

Chuck   June 27th, 2008 11:55 am ET

"No word on which Hollywood actresses are interested in portraying Hillary Clinton."

They should get Michael Moore to play Hillary!

Nick - Arlington, VA   June 27th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Nik June 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Wow I think it would be beneath Will Smith of playing a failed candidate.
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You mean the guy who won the nomination and is favored heavily to win the presidency….I didnt know "Fail" was the new term for "Success."

GROW UP.

Last Honest man   June 27th, 2008 11:55 am ET

From Ali, the Draft dodger, to Obama….hmmmm…..isn't that a step down?

fred m   June 27th, 2008 11:55 am ET

How about Michael Jackson as Obama?

Mike Maddox   June 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

This would be interesting! lol

IF this is gonna be about the presidential campaign, this will be the best political movie since HBO's movie on Bush v. Gore!

Michelle   June 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Another silly article. Any excuse to post
Obama's photo.

I used to have the utmost respect for journalists. They used to
be heroes, seeking the truth. It was their duty to remained unbiased.

Is ANYONE going to bring up the Constitutional requirement of NATIVE BORN? McCain had to prove his eligibility and so should Obama.

There are questions about that "paper" posted at Obama's site.
It has NO SEAL OR SIGNATURE. Where is the original?

CNN, please post this. Thank you.

Typical White Person   June 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Mod June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET wrote:

I think a man would be better suited to play Hillary.

This is your idea of keeping the campaign about the issues?

There is something fundamentally wrong with how you were brought up if you think insulting and mocking people is a mature expression of your position. If you have a point that is relevant, by all means post it. If you just want to be rude, do the rest of us a favor and take it somewhere else.

clear the smoke   June 27th, 2008 11:54 am ET

He doesn't look anything like him.

Maroun B.   June 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I'm thinking about Helen Mirren or Catherine DeNeuve to play H's role.

A unknow black man from Canada help blogged 4 Obama since primary.   June 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Well said Will!

Silence Dogood   June 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

quote: "Nobody can "shrill " laugh like her." Nice in depth analysis of the news.

I wish the Hillary -haters would back down. Obama is a smart guy and is making nice - how about following his lead? She is a powerful smart woman and will go on to be successful somewhere - get over it.

Kiah   June 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I agree, he's got the ears to match and he's super sexy so he'd be my pick!

Obama '08!

Please   June 27th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Noooooooo!!!!!

Fred   June 27th, 2008 11:52 am ET

I wonder who will play Bill?

I think Bill Maher will do a good job as McClendon.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 27th, 2008 11:52 am ET

and yet another NON NEWS item from CNN….

Tee   June 27th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Love Will Smith, love Obama - but this belongs in the Entertainment section, not on the political ticker.

Please, CNN, stop giving the Hillary supporters even more reason not to unify… And Obama supporters, please stop insulting Hillary. What good are you doing? If you support Obama, the man himself is trying to unify the party. Stop being counter productive.

TESAP   June 27th, 2008 11:51 am ET

YES…… YES…… YES HE CAN…. :)

malach hamovess   June 27th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Obama hasn't run as the Black Candidate - therefore he shouln't necessarily be played by a black actor. I would use tom hanks for the role - he's as versatile an "everyman" as one can find

Debbie   June 27th, 2008 11:51 am ET

He's far too good an actor to play this schmuck. We need someone who's just starting out to make it believable.

Michael Lorton, Virginia   June 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Well, if Will Smith is going to protray Obama in an upcoming movie, I would recommend Rosie O'Donnell for the part of Hillary.

Deena   June 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Kevin Spacey as Mike Huckabee. The similarity is freakish!! lol.

Casual observer   June 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Obama voters are the same people who obsess over American Idol…our country is in trouble!

ls   June 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Will Smith is such a Happy-Go-Lucky-Guy . . .

VM   June 27th, 2008 11:50 am ET

"June 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Wow I think it would be beneath Will Smith of playing a failed candidate."

I suppose you are reaching just to make a snide remark, but why would it beneath anyone to play the first African American to be the nominee of a major United States political party? And this is the same guy who played a secret alien catching police man in Men in Black. Grow up.

lupercal   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

haha…you gotta love the guy. my favorite best actor, ever. and talking about a disarming sense of humor…lol

Johhny C.   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Will is better at the uplifting, hero type parts.

Plus I don't like it when Will does play the bad guy.

and I would hate to see him get plastic surgery to make his ears big.

Mike   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Smith would make a great Obama. They are both good men, articulate and intelligent. I am stll amazed at how well Smith pulled off playing Muhammed Ali. Very talented guy.

Ananth at Chicago   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Someone said "Annette Benning" - dang it. I came on here to point that out but they beat me to it. I caught this from "American Beauty" - I thought Benning was doing a Hillary in that movie!

richard   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

i agree, Harry Lennix would be better.

georgia   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Rosie O. is perfect for Hill,anything for attention,lots of words,very questionable morals !

GaVoter   June 27th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Curious George would be a lot better…

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 27th, 2008 11:48 am ET

How bout Janet Reno play Hillary Clinton?

They both seem to like those pant suits.

John from Kansas   June 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I nominate Joan Rivers to play Hillary.

FLORIDA Voter for Obama   June 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

The news is stupid today.

Tara   June 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Wow - KJ - you are so quick to judge. You must be a republican.

PLEASE NO   June 27th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I for one am happy that the primary season is over and don't care to relive it. Should there be a movie about the first Black president? Yes and I'm sure that there will be, but please…NO MOVIE ABOUT THE PRIMARIES…and NO MOVIE ABOUT BARACK WHERE HE IS NOT MAIN CHARACTER like it has been in real life. A guys can't even get his 15 minutes anymore!

Jaime   June 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I think Hope Davis would play a good Hillary….

HELEN-NC   June 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

No one else could play the part but Will Smith.

Typical White Person   June 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

So why is CNN deliberately ignoring the P-Diddy "Obama or Die" chant at the BET awards this week?

This is sounding more and more like the Zimbabwe elections. Magabe would be very proud of Barak.

Vi   June 27th, 2008 11:46 am ET

What the title of the movie –"The Rise and Fall of Obama"?

Damian Salter   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I am legend. Hancock.
Now Barak Obama?

Lets not cheapen the Barak story with 'A-list' Hollywood crap!

Will Smith really flatters himself!

Mr. Big   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Merryl Streep IS Hillary Clinton

New Movie   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

The Grudge 3- starring any bitter Hillary supporters.

Oh yes, it's scarry and of course it's sad.

Justin from West Haven, CT   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

He should have been on the trail in PA for Obama.

U-S-hooray   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

A reporter once asked President Clinton which actress he thinks should play Hillary in a movie. President Clinton replied "Meryl Streep."

Senator Obama was asked the same question about Michelle recently, and he responded "no actress is beautiful enough, so Michelle would have to play herself."

Mr. Big   June 27th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Can ya hear me now? Good…..

Erik, Austin TX   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

He said almost the exact same thing on the Daily Show. He's out promoting his movie, and this is one of his standard laugh lines that he uses on all of the talk shows. Not really news, although by the time Obama's story is finished being told, Will Smith may well be the perfect actor to play him.

No More GOP   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

To all those Hillary supporters that are filled with hate, that are voting for McCain instead of your party. Remember Hillary is planning on running again.

When that time comes don't be surprise if the Obama supporters switch side, and don't vote as well.

If the GOP get in there she will lose again in the coming years.

The Hillary army is really destroying her chance of ever getting elected and they do not even see it.

Because "Krama" is something else…!!

New Movie   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

The Grudge 3- starring any bitter Hillary supporters.

Oh yes, it will be scarry and of course it's sad.

MD FOR OBAMA   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Who will play McCain?

JL   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

He'd make a better candidate for President, too!

Matt CO   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I'D watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama 08-12

Ed   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I look forward to watching that movie, when Senator Obama ( Senator Smith) becomes Presisent Obama (President Smith).HURAY!

Raphael   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Good luck finding somebody who would actually want to portray Hillary Clinton in a movie. I highly doubt there will be any Clinton movies in the near future unless it's a documentary on how to lose a presidential campaign.

Bonita   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Oh I am so sick of Will Smith and his entire family! He is SOOOO over-rated as an actor and is as phony as the day is long. He made a movie portraying Ali….what a bomb! Somehow he thinks he can do anything and it will work……..his ego gets in the way of my having any kid of a positive feel for him. Yuck!

Can't Wait   June 27th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Will would be my first choice also. That will be a great film, maybe even his Oscar winning role. I can’t wait already.

Why does Hillary need to be in the film? This movie would be about Obama and the history he is making, not Clinton. I think we have seen quite enough Clintons. Maybe she would need a small cameo appearance for her primary campaign but a very small one and by an unknown actress. She can get her own movie if she wants, this is about Obama.

Barack Obama gives real answers to our problems.

Brian   June 27th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Tom Cruise would be a wonderful pyscho PUMA Clinton supporter. His last scene can show him cutting his foot off believing that it will teach America a lesson.

Louise   June 27th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I just can't stand Will Smith.

Maksym   June 27th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Will Smith has always been my favorite actor, he is smart, funny, and family guy.

Definitely buying a movie about Obama,

Cheers,

Venus   June 27th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I knew it! I just knew it would be Will Smith!

I thought about this months ago!

Way to go Bam!

Linda of Atlanta   June 27th, 2008 11:42 am ET

The only thing that makes me think Will Smith could pull this off was his performance in Pursuit of Happiness. He was amazing!

Louise   June 27th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Please, no. Just NO!

Darth Vadik, CA   June 27th, 2008 11:42 am ET

I just watched independece day,
and as a former Marine I say Will lost his tact. Specially after he catches one of the aliens (after he crashes his F-18 in the G rand Canyon)

Yes I am a former Marine, surprise righties (6.5 years of service)

and a lefty communist Marxist bast*rd (according to you right winger),

or I just maybe appreciate what FDR did for this country (get schooled up and then talk to me)

Go Will

Suraki   June 27th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Hmm, I'd been imagining Denzel.

2 FOR 1   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Speaking with MTV earlier this week, actor Will Smith said he'd enjoy playing the Illinois senator in an upcoming movie and noted the two share at least one feature in common: rather large ears……..sounds good………NEXT!!!!

LLR   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

I think he would make a great Obama he surely has the ears for it!
And of course Will Smith is a great actor.

TONY   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Tell Will Smith to put his salaray towards the national debt, etc.

Just one more overapaid "actor" with a swelled head!

Abby   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

It’s a beautiful American story. May it have many , many more chapters! At least 50 years more :)

Weepy   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Yes, and if that movie is made, you can bet Obama's mama will be portrayed as morally squeaky clean.

KJ   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Big ears are unattractive.

Obama is unqualified to be President.

Will Smith is a Scientologist…..

Unity? No. Not this year. Put your country first and party second my fellow Hillary supporters. Vote for McCain.

Obama/Hillary 08   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

If no one wants the VP job from McCain they can give it to me. I live in Delaware my address is 2575 liberty street Wilmington,DE 19808 and my phone number is (302) 333-8649. I am unemployed and I can use that VP job to make some money to pay my college loans. I am a very good thinker a democrat that can bring good ideas to McCain and the republicans.

Mod   June 27th, 2008 11:41 am ET

I think a man would be better suited to play Hillary.

Obama Supporter from FL   June 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

This is two day old news - Will Smith was on the Daily Show (or was it Colbert??) saying this earlier in the week.

Travis   June 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

What a great way for her to pay off her debt.

Go to Hollywood.

I'm sure Bubba can find some entertainment (wink wink) when she's working on her movie.

Is there enough make-up in Hollywood for her?

Jim   June 27th, 2008 11:40 am ET

You think a movie would come out during his presidency????

Sonny Carson   June 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Harry Lennix looks more like Obama

Harold   June 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

We could just skip the middle man and have Will Smith run for President =)

Anyway, there is an uncanny resemblance.

right source   June 27th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Will will make a GREAT Obama

boered1   June 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

oookkkaaaayyyyy???!!??

Why is this being run under the political ticker? Just another way for the Clinton News Network to give the moronic clintonistas a forum to spew their hatred against the future president of the US I suppose

Becky   June 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

And I'd watch the movie! Who would play McCain if McCain won?

This isn't really news, I admit. More like glamorizing Obama and I'm all for Obama.

Nik   June 27th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Wow I think it would be beneath Will Smith of playing a failed candidate.

Earl   June 27th, 2008 11:37 am ET

How about asking Billary herself to play her own role.

Nobody can "shrill " laugh like her.
Nobody can "whine" like her

Yep she should take Bubba to Hollywood with her and get lost on a backlot western scene.

Ed   June 27th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Annette Bening = Hillary Clinton on the big screen.

Will in Richmond, VA   June 27th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Heh.

Will Smith has played a few people with great stories. This would be no different. I'd go to see it.

…. but does this belong in the ticker? I think this has more relevance in the entertainment section with the Scarlett Johansenn piece.

Cynthia   June 27th, 2008 11:36 am ET

He's right about the ears and what a great story to be told.

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