Hollywood considers nothing off-limits in the world of film, even the presidency. Some lucky men have played United States leaders both fictional and biographical. Henry Ford became Abe Lincoln, Anthony Hopkins was Nixon and Josh Brolin was W. (to name a few). But who would Hollywood pick to become the first on-screen Barack Obama?

During a recent red carpet event, Will Smith said that he would take on the role if asked. But while Smith’s comments were said in his usual jocular fashion, I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the idea - and I really see this one happening. Smith, already one of Hollywood’s most bankable leading men, has already proven that he can take on any kind of role. But would his big name serve to crowd out Obama’s? Should Hollywood cast instead a man who is relatively unknown to moviegoers instead?