In Netflix's gripping thriller Leave the World Behind, the former-US president Barack Obama's influence is palpable, transcending mere executive production responsibilities. Who better to provide notes on a fictional crisis than the man who navigated real-world crises with such finesse?

The film, an adaptation of Rumaan Alam's acclaimed novel, intricately weaves apocalyptic tension and realism. The star-studded cast, including Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, Myha’la Herrold, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon, brings to life the complex narrative that revolves around two families entangled in the chaos of a nationwide blackout.

Obama's involvement through his production company, Higher Ground, is more than a mere endorsement. The former president, along with Michelle Obama, played pivotal roles, with Obama himself providing invaluable and detailed notes on the script. Director Sam Esmail sought Obama's perspective to ground the story in reality, resulting in a narrative that balances fiction with real-world........

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