Head of State
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman, Mays Gilliam (Rock) as his replacement .
Comedy
DreamWorks SKG, 3 Arts Entertainment
Chris Rock as Mays Gilliam, Bernie Mac as Mitch Gilliam, Dylan Baker as Martin Geller, Nick Searcy as Brian Lewis, Lynn Whitfield as Debra Lassiter, Robin Givens as Kim, Tamala Jones as Lisa Clark, James Rebhorn as Sen. Bill Arnot, Keith David as Bernard Cooper, Tracy Morgan as Meat Man, Stephanie March as Nikki, Robert Stanton as Advisor, Jude Ciccolella as Mr. Earl, Nate Dogg as Himself, Angie Mattson as Nate's girl, Elizabeth J. Carlisle as Nate's girl, Kirk Penberthy as Gaines, John Badila as Gen. Olson James, Ed Wheeler as Mr. Hawkins, Jamil Shaw as Kid, Annika Pergament as Cable Anchorwoman, Reg E. Cathey as Officer Waters, Patrice O'Neal as Warren, Doug Roberts as Senator, Mark Zeisler as 1st Fundraiser Issue Guy, Clarke Peters as Fundraiser Demo-Tape Man, Delaney Williams as Teamster, Tony Harris as Local Anchor