Director Todd Phillips was left “love drunk” after former President Bill Clinton dropped by the set of his awaited sequel: “The More

Director Todd Phillips was left “love drunk” after former President Bill Clinton dropped by the set of his awaited sequel: “The Hangover 2.” Clinton was already on location in Thailand to give a speech on clean energy efforts when Phillips scooped him up for a quick cameo. ABC thinks, Clinton adds the perfect in-law to the Hangover family.“I think its very cool that in addition to all his humanitarian works after leaving office he’s lightened up a little and gets into the Hangover. That’s kind of cool to have a former President in your movie. Bill and Zach Galifianakis that will be a fun combo.”Clinton will be playing himself in the film. MSNBC agrees it’s not an Oscar-winning role, but is he ready for a “Hollywood image?”“So was Bill Clinton there because of a coincidence and swung by the set to say ‘Hi?’ Or was he really filming a cameo for it?”“Which means he is.”“Which often is a code for yes.”“That movie is incredibly racy and funny.”“It would be a huge image change for him. From Mike Tyson to Bill Clinton.”“Exactly."Wendy Williams doesn’t care if he’s the lead role. On her show, she let the audience decide whether Clinton will add a shot of comedy, or an ounce of regret.“Well, your reaction's like mine. Really? Are we desperate for attention? This is the same movie that Mel Gibson got the boot from. And so, you know what? By a show of clapping, do you like the idea that he's in the "Hangover 2?" Clap if you do. Yeah, I don't like it either.”Critics of the former president’s image believe the movie series is a purveyor of R-ratings and bad press, but The New York Times says Clinton’s not the first to star in crude comedy. He follows other political figures who have shared their 15 minutes -- remember John McCain?“While a raunchy comedy might not be the most dignified place for a politician… Senator John McCain had a cameo in the R-rated comedy ‘Wedding Crashers’ in 2005, three years before he was the Republican Party’s nominee for the presidency.”Will Clinton’s character conjure up images of his controversial small screen debut on the world stage as president? The Guardian hopes this portrayal will be clean for the silver screen.“[S]urely we won't see him spoofing his own travails or…public persona? One cannot imagine the lure of five minutes in the Hollywood headlights being enough to have him suddenly airing his dirty laundry in public.”The Hangover family is no stranger to attention. Earlier this year Mel Gibson’s controversial demeanor landed him a cameo – and cut from the film. His replacement Liam Neeson -- left fans sober. Who knew it would take Bill Clinton to get a buzz?
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Access Hollywood series page at Hulu.comDirector Todd Phillips and Zach Galifianakis chat about why Mel Gibson's cameo in "The Hangover More

Access Hollywood series page at Hulu.comDirector Todd Phillips and Zach Galifianakis chat about why Mel Gibson's cameo in "The Hangover 2" was canceled. Plus, Robert Downey Jr. defends his longtime...
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