US gets first female president in upcoming sci-fi movie ‘Crossbreed’
Even before Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton lays claim to the title, Vivica A. Fox will become the first female American president as she stars as the fictive commander-in-chief of the United States in the upcoming action sci-fi film “Crossbreed.”
Fox will play the role of America’s first female black president, who handpicked the leader of a team of retired military war heroes sent on a mission to retrieve an extraterrestrial being that uses its DNA to manufacture weapons on an interstellar research facility.
According to film director and writer Brandon Slagle, the 52-year-old “Independence Day: Resurgence” star is fit for the unprecedented role. The US president has been played usually by male actors in the history of filmmaking in Hollywood.
“When my producers brought up the idea of Vivica in the role, it was a lightning bolt. It was a fantastic idea,” he told the Hollywood Reporter.
“Someone who could light up a room but also has a commanding presence. Our President is positive and proactive, not the grim figure as is usually portrayed in these types of movies."
Well known for her role in the “Days of Our Lives” soap opera, Fox plays as Candace on the hit Fox musical drama television series “Empire.” She also stars in the 2017 film “Kinky,” which is set for release in February 2017.
Aside from Fox, “Crossbreed” main cast include Vernon Wells, Devanny Pinn, John T. Woods, Brandyn T. Williams, Robert Thompson and Michael McIntyre.
“Crossbreed” is in its pre-production stage. The crew is expected to start filming in Los Angeles, California and in Buffalo, New York next month.
Voters in the United States are expected to elect America's next president on Nov. 8. Voter registration started Tuesday. (Read: Katy Perry strips naked for Voter Registration campaign [VIDEO])
Frontrunners Hillary Clinton from the Democratic National Party and Donald Trump faced off Monday evening for the first of a series of presidential debates until their race to the White House ends in November. (Read: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump face off to lure voters; 7 highlights you need to know about the first presidential debate)
