Cast member Will Smith poses at the premiere of ''Focus'' at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California . (Photo : REUTERS/MARIO ANZUONI)
"Suicide Squad" actor Will Smith, 47, recently hinted that he is looking to change directions and switch roads from Hollywood to the White House by opting for a career in politics.
During a podcast interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Smith said that while reflecting on the current political landscape in the United States, he felt there was a future for someone like him in politics.
Elaborating on his career goals, Smith told the publication his ambitions have always been to act as a positive influence on others, either through his music or films. However, he said that he feels that he has accomplished much in those fields already he is looking to take his "ability to be useful in the world" to the next level.
Having earned the title of Hollywood's most successful actor - starring in a string of blockbuster hit movies, with his latest film "Concussion" reported to be nominated for best film, Smith said he sees himself as a person who thrives on challenges.
"I'm a climber, so if I see a mountain, I have to climb it. I'm not a camper; I don't like hanging in one place too long. I think that is what my grandmother always hoped, that I would make myself useful to people in this lifetime," Smith said.
The "Independence Day" actor said the current state of politics in America was unsettling and he feels compelled to speak out at some point, adding "so I'm feeling that at some point, in the near future, I will have to lend my voice to the conversation in a somewhat different way."
Meanwhile, with Smith's latest film set to be screened on Dec. 25, Christmas Day, he told GQ magazine the role he plays as Dr. Bennet Omalu was one that was conflicted and emotionally complicated.
Smith who is a lover of footballer plays the role of Nigerian-born neuropathologist, who discovers the link between brain trauma and its effects on football players. Smith said he took the role as he felt obligated to deliver a message from the perspective of a lover of football.
According to media reports, awards voters have asked that the Columbia release film "Concussion" be considered for best picture.
