When Venus and Serena Williams first watched “King Richard,” a sports drama starring Will Smith as their larger-than-life dad, a man who helped catapult the sisters to tennis super-star…
The brothers, who co-founded the production company Star Thrower Entertainment, had spent years developing the story, attaching key collaborators in director Reinado Marcus Green and screenwriter Zach Baylin, casting Smith, and most crucially, getting the Williams family on board with their vision to capture the heart of a father who beat the odds to turn his daughters into tennis legends.. “When the real subjects see the movie, it’s very nerve-wracking.
“It was absolutely crucial we had their support. No one involved was excited about the idea of moving forward on this without their involvement,” says Trevor White. “Having each of their consulting really elevated it. All the nuances made it special.”about why Will Smith was the ideal choice to play Richard and the persistence needed to eventually get the Williams family’s approval.
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