Clinton not sought for 'Fallout 3'

Fallout 3 developer Bethesda has dismissed rumours that it sought Bill Clinton to play the US president in the game.

Variety recently reported that voice actor recruitment firm Blindlight courted the former head of state on Bethesda's behalf.

The company has since refuted the reports, claiming that Clinton was never considered for the RPG.

"Before they would pitch us on someone like Clinton, they may first go ask if he would do something like that," said Bethesda vice president Pete Hines.

"In no way, shape or form, did we say President Clinton is who we want for this role or [tell Blindlight to] go chase him."

It is understood that Blindlight approached Clinton's agents regardless, only for the offer to be rejected.

"We appreciated that frankness and candour - you don’t get that kind of candour from Creative Artists Agency,” Blindlight general manager Lev Chapelsky told Edge. "If the answer’s 'No', they don’t return your call for six months."

The role of the US president in Fallout 3 was ultimately given to Malcolm McDowell.