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"King Richard" First Trailer Released


Thu 29 Jul 2021 | 10:48 AM
Yara Sameh

Warner Bros. released Wednesday the first trailer for "King Richard", a biopic about the father of two of the greatest athletes in the world, Venus and Serena Williams.

The movie follows the unconventional methods of Richard Williams, as he raises them to be extraordinarily gifted tennis stars.

It also highlights the sisters' upbringing and transition from Compton, California, to the global stage on full display.

The movie features Will Smith as Richard with Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton portraying Venus and Serena.

"King Richard" will also star Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Tony Goldwyn, and Dylan McDermott.

The movie is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and scripted by Zach Baylin.

Smith is producing the movie under his Westbrook production company, while Tim White and Trevor White via their Star Thrower Entertainment company.

The Williams sisters exec produced the project along with their sister Isha Price. It will also be executive produced by James Lassiter, Jada Pinkett Smith, Adam Merims, Lynn Harris, Allan Mandelbaum, Jon Mone, and Peter Dodd.

"King Richard" will hit theaters and HBO Max on November 19.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKP_0z52ZAw