Los Angeles: Will Smith, one of Hollywood's most successful actors, says he might be ready to take his career in a new direction, and enter politics.


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"I'm working really hard and my storytelling is elevating, my ability to be eloquent with my body and with my voice and to deliver ideas as an actor is elevating. And, you know, as I look at the political landscape, I think that there might be a future out there for me. They might need me out there," Smith told hollywoodreporter.com on its "Awards Chatter" podcast series.