Drake wants to play US President Barack Obama in a film

Rapper Drake is eager to play US President Barack Obama in a movie.

The performer - who collaborated with Rihanna on her hit single 'What's My Name' - has revealed that he studies Obama's mannerisms in case a role comes his way.

The hip-hop star told VH1 News at the Sundance Film Festival: "I hope somebody makes a movie about Obama's life soon because I could play him. That's the goal. I watch all the addresses. Any time I seen him on TV, I don't change the channel. I definitely pay attention and listen to the inflections of his voice."

The Canadian believes that if a script was presented to him, he'd be more than ready for the job.

"If you ask anyone who knows me, I'm pretty good at impressions," the 25-year-old claimed.

Drake also revealed that he is currently writing his own script, adding: "I've been reading scripts for a while. I want to do something great. I want to do something for my culture: the younger people who are still in tune with everything going on. I'm actually writing with my friends right now."

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