London, July 24 - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has reportedly landed the role of US President Barack Obama in a new movie.

The 54-year-old has long voiced his interest in playing Obama, 47, in a film but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture of the politician's life was eventually produced, reports imdb.com.

Washington has now confirmed he's set to portray the president as the ultimate endorsement for his starring role.

'It was at the president's suggestion. The only problem is he has bigger ears than me,' said Washington.