'King Richard' Will Smith to Play Richard Williams (Serena and Venus Dad)

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Admit it, you've wished at some point your life that Will Smith was actually your dad. He's up to date with all of the latest memes, he's not afraid to bungee jump out of a helicopter, and makes for one thicc genie, what's not to love? So when it was announced that Smith was set to play Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Serena and Venus, in an upcoming biopic, we were glad that if the Fresh Prince was going to pretend to be anyone else's dad at least it was that of two of the world's top athletes.



The newly unveiled film, King Richard, is set to follow the story of the father and coach as he overcomes struggles in his life that ultimately lead him to instruct his two daughters in the sport of tennis, despite having no prior background. From the weedy overgrown courts of Compton to winning so many titles that it would be pointless to name them all, Richard Williams' tale is the incredible success story of one dad's dedication, perseverance, and love for his daughters made sweeter by their ongoing dominance in the sport.


Bad choice here, and I like Will.

 

[CROM]

Admit it, you've wished at some point your life that Will Smith was actually your dad. He's up to date with all of the latest memes, he's not afraid to bungee jump out of a helicopter, and makes for one thicc genie, what's not to love? So when it was announced that Smith was set to play Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Serena and Venus, in an upcoming biopic, we were glad that if the Fresh Prince was going to pretend to be anyone else's dad at least it was that of two of the world's top athletes.



The newly unveiled film, King Richard, is set to follow the story of the father and coach as he overcomes struggles in his life that ultimately lead him to instruct his two daughters in the sport of tennis, despite having no prior background. From the weedy overgrown courts of Compton to winning so many titles that it would be pointless to name them all, Richard Williams' tale is the incredible success story of one dad's dedication, perseverance, and love for his daughters made sweeter by their ongoing dominance in the sport.


Bad choice here, and I like Will.

So who's playing Venus? Zendaya? Maybe they can wrap it up by casting Beyonce as Serena.

with this!

 

[QuintessentialMan]

Could be good.
Its a true story, and as a father myself. I find the synopsis inspiring.
Will Smith has been making some really bad picks though, Im not putting high expectations on it. Call it a sleeper.

 

[Carl Tethers]

I never wanted a bisexual Scientologist for my dad but I'll let the writer of that article cook

 

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Will to light. Even Idris would have been a better choice.

 

[Mr. McDowell]

So they are going to put Will in dark makeup?

 

[Bigbigguy]

maybe its because black male actors don't really have the colorism shyt black women have that this casting doesn't bother me

 

[Artificial Intelligence]

.......................

 

[mr x]

Sounds good

 

[jdubnyce]

As I said in the tlr thread...too light

 

[FlimFlam]

Imo even worse than the appearance difference...MUCH worse. ..will aint got the fire that Richard has. ..will can get serious and stern, but that INTENSE FIRE that Richard let out ...makes this a horrible casting ...he aint got it in him

As wild as this may sound, if pac was still around id think hed at least be worth an audition

 

[PoorAndDangerous]

More garbage film choices from will

 

[Dr. Narcisse]

 

[Supa]

 

[Max.]

Lol