Subscribe to our channel: When Nelson Mandela was asked who he'd like to play him on screen, he replied without hesitation, 'Morgan Freeman'. Well, his wish has come true. As you'd expect, Freeman brings all his authority, and a very decent Cape accent, to bear in playing the inspirational South African leader. Fresh from his Oscar nomination, he told us about finally bringing his passion project to the screen.br Official YouTube home of the world's biggest (and best) movie magazine and website.