Will Smith has been promoting his new Netflix series Modify: The Fight For America, which airs on Netflix, while also tackling the possibility of running for political office.
The 52-year-old actor appeared on the Pod Save America podcast, hosted by former Obama aides Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor, where he was asked about his political ambitions.
While the The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star wouldn’t rule out a future political career, he has no immediate plans.
Political Possibilities: Will Smith has been promoting his new Netflix series Modify: The Struggle for America, which airs on Netflix, while also addressing the possibility of running for political office.
“I think for now I’ll let that office clean up a bit and then I’ll consider it at some point,” Smith revealed.
‘I don’t know, it’s like, I absolutely have an opinion, I’m optimistic, I’m hopeful, I believe in understanding between people and I believe in the possibility of harmony,’ he continued.
The actor added that “I will certainly do my part, whether it remains artistic or, at some point, ventures into the political arena.”
Clean: ‘I think for now I’ll let that office clean up a bit and then consider it sometime later,’ Smith revealed.
He also spoke about his own experiences growing up as a black man in America, revealing that he has been called the N word, to his face, ‘five or six times’.
‘Fortunately for my psyche, no smart person has ever called me N-word. So I grew up with the impression that racists and racism are stupid and easy to get around, I just had to be smarter, ” he said.
He added that while he knew racists were “dangerous,” he added that he never looked them in the eye and “saw something that I perceived as intellect.”
Experiences: He also spoke about his own experiences growing up as a black man in America, revealing that he has been called the N word, to his face, ‘five or six times’.
Smith began to realize that when he grew up, what he thought about racists was not true, and when he started entering Hollywood, ‘I started to see the ideas of systemic racism, but deep down, I noticed a difference between ignorance and evil. .
He added that ignorance and evil “are twins, sure,” but the big difference is that “ignorance can be brought up.”
Fortunately, ignorance prevails more than blatant evil, which is why I have always been encouraged that the process of education and understanding can alleviate some of the most dangerous and difficult aspects of racism that, sadly, have been embedded in the very fibers of our country. Smith said.
Major: Smith began to realize that when he grew up, what he thought about racists was not true, and when he started entering Hollywood, ‘I started to see the ideas of systemic racism, but deep down, I noticed a difference between ignorance and evil ‘
Smith comes from the hit action sequel Bad Boys For Life with Martin Lawrence, which was one of the last films to hit theaters before the COVID-19 pandemic closed theaters across the country.
He is currently filming King Richard, playing Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus Williams, who raised tennis legends.
Smith is linked to several other projects, including The Council, where he plays real-life gangster Nicky Barnes.
Movies: Smith comes from the hit action sequel Bad Boys For Life with Martin Lawrence, which was one of the last films to hit theaters before the COVID-19 pandemic closed theaters across the country.
Filming: He is currently filming King Richard, playing Richard Williams, the father of Serena and Venus Williams, who raised tennis legends.