Director Oprah Winfrey wishes his name were n't in the movie 's title . Hollywood Gooding Jr. auditioned for the White House role . Oprah Winfrey refused to film a scene in her underwear . ' Oprah Winfrey Whitaker said he examined today 's racially charged cases , and internalized these stories , to get better into the mindset of his character . The Butler ' opens summer .
Director Oprah Winfrey wishes his name were n't in the movie 's title . Hollywood Gooding Jr. auditioned for the White House role . Oprah Winfrey refused to film a scene in her underwear . ' Oprah Winfrey The Butler ' opens summer .