Will Smith is King Richard, the new film based on the inspiring true story of the coach/mentor/father that brought the world Venus & Serena Williams. Ā
Check out āKing Richardāsā first official trailer below and watch the film in Philippine cinemas soon.
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Picturesā āKing Richardā follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (āAli,ā āThe Pursuit of Happyness,ā āBad Boys for Lifeā) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (āMonsters and Menā).
Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.
Aunjanue Ellis (āIf Beale Street Could Talk,ā TVās āQuanticoā) plays the girlsā mom, Oracene āBrandiā Williams, Saniyya Sidney (āHidden Figures,ā āFencesā) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (TVās āGodfather of Harlemā) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the āDivergentā series, TVās āScandalā) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (āFord v Ferrariā) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (āIT Chapter Twoā), Kevin Dunn (the āTransformersā films, HBOās āVeepā) and Craig Tate (āGreyhoundā).
Green directed āKing Richardā from a screenplay written by Zach Baylin. The producers were Tim White and Trevor White under their Star Thrower Entertainment banner, and Will Smith under his Westbrook banner. Isha Price, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone and Peter Dodd served as the executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes creative team includes Oscar-winning director of photography Robert Elswit (āThere Will Be Bloodā), production designers Wynn Thomas (āDa 5 Bloods,ā āHidden Figuresā) and William Arnold (āThe Hate U Giveā), Oscar-nominated editor Pamela Martin (āThe Fighterā), and two-time Oscar-nominated costume designer Sharen Davis (āDreamgirls,ā āRayā). The music is by Oscar-nominated composer Kris Bowers (āSpace Jam: A New Legacy,ā āA Concerto is a Conversationā).
A Warner Bros. Pictures Presentation, A Star Thrower Entertainment Production, A Westbrook Production, A Keepinā It Reel Production, āKing Richardā is slated for theatrical release in Philippine cinemas soon.
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