Brad Pitt For Mayor? 'Today' To Talk Politics

It's no secret that actor extraordinaire Brad Pitt has a soft spot for New Orleans. He's been living in the city and helping to rebuild the Lower Ninth Ward after hurricane Katrina with his organization the Make it Right Foundation.

Now some New Orleanians are showing their appreciation by campaigning for Pitt to run for mayor in 2010. And they're spreading the word by wearing "Brad Pitt for Mayor" T-shirts.

So will the actor consider making the political plunge and following in the footsteps of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan? Watch Thursday's show to see Pitt, whose new film "Inglourious Basterds" opens this Friday, speak exclusively to TODAY's Ann Curry.

T-Shirts Ordered From Local Shop

"Today Show" representatives ordered the "Brad Pitt for Mayor" shirts from Storyville, a T-shirt shop on Magazine Street.

The New Orleans city charter said people can't run for mayor unless they've lived there for at least five years. In 2007, Pitt bought a French Quarter mansion -- but it's not enough to allow a run for the office according to the city charter. Still, many fans say charter rules could be changed.

Storyville is donating $2 to Pitt's Make It Right Foundation for every T-shirt sold. So far, $2,000 has been donated.