There are parents that go to their kids’ soccer matches or football games and cheer them on, no matter how well they perform. Then there are parents that go the extra mile to make sure they help train their kids to be real athletes. Then, a few steps higher than those people, you have Richard Williams, the father of tennis legends, Venus and Serena Williams, and the subject of the upcoming drama, “King Richard.”
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As seen in the newest trailer for “King Richard,” Will Smith portrays Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena, as he overcomes all obstacles to ensure that his daughters are the two greatest tennis players to ever grab a racket. And yes, as you will find out, Richard Williams isn’t someone who likes to take days off or give up easily, as he is often criticized for being perhaps a bit too hard on his daughters.
As mentioned, the film stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, alongside a supporting cast that includes Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal. The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, who is probably best known for his breakout 2018 film, “Monsters and Men.” His most recent film is the critically-panned drama, “Joe Bell.”
“King Richard” is set to debut in theaters and on HBO Max on November 19. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California’s neglected tennis courts—rain or shine—the girls are shaped by their father’s unyielding commitment and their mother’s balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, “King Richard” follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world’s greatest sports legends.