Washington 'Lands Obama Role'

The 54-year-old Oscar winner has long voiced his interest in playing Obama, 47, in a film - but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture of the politician's life was eventually produced.

Washington has now confirmed he's set to portray the President, according to Britain's Daily Mail newspaper - and he has the ultimate endorsement for his starring role.

The actor says, "It was at the President's suggestion. The only problem is he has bigger ears than me."