Will Smith announces entry into politics: "I want to be useful to the world"

Will Smith at the premiere of 'Focus' in Hollywood (02.24.2015)


Actor did not mention the presidency, but if you tell uneasy with the direction of the nation and who wants to contribute to the political debate


Will Smith admits for the first time should go into politics soon. The actor said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote his new film, "Concussion", this change of scenery can come very soon.

In 2008, when disclosed the movie "Seven Pounds," the actor had already contemplated the possibility of running for the US presidency, but in jest. "I always wanted to be the first black US president, but Barack (Obama) stole my idea. It's all right. He can go first I come later, "he said at the time.

Now, Smith says more seriously. "I look at the American political scene and I see that has a place for me," he said in reference to the movement of pre-candidates for the presidency of the country. "They (the party) may need me," said the star, who is Democratic convinced.

After devoting in music and film, Smith says prepared "to be useful to the world on another level." "I'm a climber by nature. So if I see a mountain I have to climb it, "he said in reference to the challenge of launching the political career.


In times of Donald Trump, Will Smith says urged to contribute to the political debate in the US. 

"This was the first year that I actually lost sleep, you know? I feel that in the near future I'll have to put my voice more actively in the political debate, "he added.