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Warner Bros. India Announces Release Date Of Will Smith-Fronted Biographical Drama 'King Richard' Hollywood
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Warner Bros. India Announces Release Date Of Will Smith-Fronted Biographical Drama 'King Richard'

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Mumbai, January 17 - Warner Bros. India has announced the release date of the biographical drama film, "King Richard", starring Golden Globe award-winner Will Smith in the title role. It was theatrically released on November 19, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day in North America.## The movie, which follows the life of Richard Williams (played by Will Smith), the father, and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams, will be released in Indian cinemas on March 25, 2022. It is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. ## "An epic tale of the journey of a family who believed, persevered, and came out as champions! Watch Will Smith portrays Richard Williams, father of Serena & Venus Williams, in ‘King Richard’ in Cinemas on March 25, 2022", Warner Bros. India tweeted.## An epic tale of the journey of a family who believed, persevered, and came out as champions!Watch Will Smith portray Richard Williams, father of Serena & Venus Williams, in ‘King Richard’ in Cinemas on March 25, 2022. #WarnerBrosIndia #KingRichard pic.twitter.com/zDmkgrXRJQ— Warner Bros. India (@WarnerBrosIndia) January 17, 2022 ## In North America, the movie has had a dismal show at the box office, grossing just $27.6 million in the budget of $50 million. The film, however, received critical acclaim with praise for the performances of Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, and Saniyya Sidney. ## "King Richard" was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American Film Institute, and earned six nominations at the 27th Critics' Choice Awards (including Best Picture). It also received four nominations, winning Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for Will Smith, in the recently concluded 79th Golden Globe awards.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood Star Will Smith Distributed His Own Money To 'King Richard' Co-Stars Hollywood
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Hollywood Star Will Smith Distributed His Own Money To 'King Richard' Co-Stars

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Los Angeles, November 7 - Hollywood star Will Smith, who stars in and produced the upcoming biographical drama film "King Richard" as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, took a step towards helping his co-stars in film financially after WarnerMedia opted to launch the studio's 2021 theatrical slate day-and-date in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max. ## Warner Bros., however, compensated its top-tier talent for lost theatrical returns from the 2021 slate. Taking a step further, Will Smith, who reportedly received a hefty paycheck of $40 million for "King Richard", distributed his own money to the film's co-stars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. ## The THR report suggests that Will Smith personally wrote checks to the cast which includes Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton, who play Tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal, and Aunjanue Ellis, among others.## It further states that bonus, given by Smith to his co-stars on top of what they already received from the studio as compensation for the pivot to simultaneous HBO Max release strategy by Warner Studios. The decision, however, got sharp criticism from the top Hollywood filmmakers, including Christopher Nolan. ## Meanwhile, "King Richard", which is scheduled to release on November 19, 2021, is based on a true story that will inspire the world. King Richard 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. 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.## Stay tuned...