Fresh from garnering six major Academy Awards nominations including Best Picture, Warner Bros. Picturesā moving drama King Richard will be shown exclusively at select Ayala Malls Cinemas starting February 23.
Watch the filmās trailer below:
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, 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 Happynessā) 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.
For his portrayal of the legendary Williams patriarch, Will Smith has received his third Oscar Best Actor nomination. āKing Richardā is also vying in the following Oscar categories: Best Original Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress (Aunjanue Ellis), Best Film Editing, and Best Original Song.
For Will Smith, the story of āKing Richardā is a story of āThe impossible dream. For the most part, we all have impossible dreams. We have things that we would do if we felt that they were possible, things we would do if we believed. The story of Richard and this family is largely the American dream. There are very few places on earth where Venus and Serena could happen. At the core, this is about wanting to be the best versions of ourselves and sometimes, our circumstances may not line up with that, and itās up to the strength of the human spirit to overpower circumstances. Itās wish-fulfillment for all of us.ā
āKing Richardā also stars Aunjanue Ellis (āIf Beale Street Could Talk,ā TVās āQuanticoā) who 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.
Watch āKing Richardā exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas ā Glorietta, Bonifacio High Street, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Ayala Malls The 30th, TriNoma, Fairview Terraces, Ayala Malls Capitol Central, and Centrio.