Morgan Freeman will play Nelson Mandela in a film based on the former South African leader's autobiography, "Long Walk to Freedom."
Director Shekhar Kapur ("The Four Feathers", "Elizabeth") made the announcement at the Capri-Hollywood film festival.
Mandela was president of South Africa from 1994-1999, after spending 27 years in prison for anti-apartheid activities.
To prepare for the role, Freeman says he and Mandela plan to meet whenever they are within 1000 miles of each other.
A release date for the film, being written by William Nicholson ("Gladiator"), has yet to be announced.
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