Barack Obama: The Motion Picture
OK, so I’ve been thinking a lot lately about who could play Barack Obama in the [inevitable] movie about his meteoric rise and historic accomplishment. His physical appearance immediately rules out some of Black Hollywood’s current default players (Don Cheadle, Chiwitel Ejiofor — not even Denzel could pull this one off ;). But I actually think that’s a good thing. No need to take jobs away from qualified light-skinned actors. ;) Beige brothas need love too!
Here are a few of my early choices to play Pres-Elect Obama:
Giancarlo Esposito – Been in-heart with him since School Daze. He could be ”President Big Brother Almigh-TY”
Harry J. Lennix – IMO, one of the closest to Barack in appearance. Picture him thinner with his hair cut real close… ;)
Will Smith – He *does* have the ears ;)
Roger Guenveur Smith – Such an amazing actor on stage and screen
Which one of these fellas do you think would be best? Do you have any other suggestions?…
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Yes to Will, as long as Jada doesn’t try to play Michelle!
Michael Ealy? He’d have to wear contacts…I would luv to be his press secretary!
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Actually, I’d prefer to see some new faces…I’m not sure Hollywood can fit the bill on either one!
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For Michelle, you’d want someone refined like an Angela Bassett. She’s sooooo bad! ;) But you’d need someone younger. Some new blood would be good. Maybe that will be my next post!
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