Washington, Dec 17 : Hollywood actor Russell Crowe is set to play ex-American President Bill Clinton in a new biopic, according to reports. The upcoming flick is titled `The Special Relationship' and will mainly focus on Clinton's dealings with British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

While Crowe has reportedly been chosen to portray Bill Clinton, Michael Sheen - who played Blair in 2006''s The Queen - is the obvious choice to portray Tony Blair.

"Russell is currently our favourite to play Clinton. He might not initially appear the obvious choice but it''s felt he could turn out to be ideal," Contactmusic quoted a source, as telling the Daily Express.

"It''s understood his involvement could be confirmed early next year," the source added. (ANI)