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Will Smith to play Serena and Venus Williams’ Dad in upcoming movie
American actor, Will Smith has reportedly signed on to play the role of Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard Williams, in an upcoming film titled, “King Richard.” According to Variety, the film, based on a script by Zach Baylin, will focus on Richard Williams overcoming hardship, skepticism, controversy, and his own troubled past to instruct […]
American actor, Will Smith has reportedly signed on to play the role of Serena and Venus Williams’ father Richard Williams, in an upcoming film titled, “King Richard.”
According to Variety, the film, based on a script by Zach Baylin, will focus on Richard Williams overcoming hardship, skepticism, controversy, and his own troubled past to instruct his daughters, starting when they were four years old on the tennis courts of Compton, Calif. despite not having a background in tennis.
It was also revealed that Tim and Trevor White will produce the movie under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, which has backed “The Post,” “Wind River,” and “Ingrid Goes West.” Smith will also produce under his Overbrook Entertainment company.
The executive producers include Allan Mandelbaum from Star Thrower Entertainment and Caleeb Pinkett from Overbrook Entertainment.