Director Lee Daniels wishes his name were n't in the movie 's title . Comment: Oprah Winfrey refused to film a scene in her underwear . ' Lee Daniels ' The Butler ' opens August 16 .
Director Lee Daniels wishes his name were n't in the movie 's title . Cuba Gooding Jr. auditioned for Forest Whitaker 's role . Oprah Winfrey refused to film a scene in her underwear . 'Lee Daniels ' The Butler ' opens August 16 .