Open TV & Film, a British production company, is working on a TV miniseries based on Barack Obama’s run for the presidency as described in Newsweek journalist Richard Woolfe’s book Renegade: The Making of a President.
“It is early days,” Simon Shaps, chairman of Open said, “but we are sure there will no shortage of ideas for who plays the President.”
Since our British cousins probably aren’t as highly attuned to American culture and politics as we are here at IHateTheMedia.com, the least we can do is offer them a few casting tips. One might even say absolutely perfect casting tips.
And while we’re in a helpful mood, we thought we might suggest a new name for the miniseries, too. They can’t name it Renegade, because that was the name of a horrible syndicated show starring Lorenzo Lamas back in the ’90s. So may we humbly suggest a far more appropriate name: The Left Wing.
Please send a limo and four tickets to the premiere party to IHateTheMedia.com, Mr. Shaps.
And now, ladies and gentlemen, let’s roll the credits for The Left Wing, starring:
Will Smith as Barack Obama. In Ali, he played The Greatest. Now he’ll play The One.
Patrick Ewing as Michelle Obama. Sure, former NBA great Ewing will have to spend some time in the gym to match Michelle’s arms, but we’re confident he can pull it off.
Chastity Bono as Hillary Clinton. One has emasculated every man she’s ever met, the other emasculated herself. Empathy will make Chastity the perfect choice to play Hillary.
Chaz Bono as Janet Napolitano. Bono makes his/her television debut in a dual role sure to win him/her an Emmy.
Stedman Graham as Eric Holder. To tell you the truth we’re not even sure which is which.
Kevin James as Robert Gibbs. Start engraving our names on the Emmys, because this casting is, in a word, inspired.
Katherine Helmund as Nancy Pelosi. Helmund’s work in the Terry Gilliam film Brazil makes her a natural to play Pelosi.
Irene Ryan (Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies) as Harry Reid. Two words: dead ringers.
Beavis as Tim Geithner. Heh-heh-heh-heh.
John Davidson as John Edwards. The same boyish good looks. The same shock of hair. The same winning smile. Oh, sure, Davidson is dead. But so is Edwards’ career.
And special guest star Ted Knight as Joe Biden. Both men live by the same credo: Open mouth, insert foot.
Feel free to leave additional casting ideas in the Comments section.
H/T: Deadline.com
This post was last modified on January 26, 2021
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dumb. not funny just offensive. people will do anything to make themselves feel better about their bitterness toward Obama. Such a shame
Another libturd heard from....The shame is people who voted for president Obutthead in the first place, shame on them for being fooled by all that hopey changey bullshit. If you were dumb enough to buy that, I got a bridge to sell you.
Libs are far too easily offended. Pull that broomstick outta yer ass, jpo. Relax a bit.
tha's so funny, nice cast!!!
its scary how much they all look alike lol
I laughed, this is a great cast. The choice for Reid was perfect too. Although, I'm not sure about the Nancy Pelosi one. I would think that any standard-sized brick would just about sum up her wit, and consequently, could probably act better too.
I'm just waiting for the last line... "A Mel Brooks Production"
Is it just me or does it look like she's overdosed on shock therapy?
What a freak...
BTW, your comment about the brick had me cracking up! Good one!
Obungler should play himself. Time spent outside the Oval Office might slowdown the destruction of the country. Also he should golf everyday and take up a hobby like building mosques out of popsickle sticks.
Truly inspired. I had a great laugh with Beavis as the Tax Cheat. "I need TP for my TARP."
Where do you come up with this stuff? Brilliant!
Have you guys heard from Pat Ewing's people yet? If not-it is coming!
Too funny-best laugh of the day so far, other than barry's SCOTUS pick that is!
Brilliant!
Is his agenda so dead you had to cast that many corpses to the roles? Or is it Corps? I am so confused...but then, so is the President!