Last November we brought you the report that director Roland Emmerich (2012) was planning two back-to-back sequels to his 1996 box office hit, Independence Day. Actor Will Smith (Men in Black III) reportedly signed on for Independence Day 2 and Independence Day 3 back in March.

While actual story details are sparse, Roland Emmerich recently spoke with MTV and dropped a big hint that Will Smith may be the President of the United States in the sequels.

Emmerich said,

“It’s an alternate reality kind of movie. We pick up the story, what would have happened after this kind of attack? Naturally, the alien technology has changed everything.”

Did they rebuild the White House? Who will be president?

“Or, who will be president? Who Will be president? See?”

Independence Day 2 is slated to hit theaters in 2012 and Independence Day 3 is slated to hit theaters in 2013.