Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “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. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (“Ali,” “The Pursuit of Happyness,” “Bad Boys for Life”) stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”).
Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV’s “Quantico”) plays the girls’ mom, Oracene “Brandi” Williams, Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”) stars as Venus Williams, Demi Singleton (TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”) stars as Serena Williams, with Tony Goldwyn (the “Divergent” series, TV’s “Scandal”) as coach Paul Cohen and Jon Bernthal (upcoming “The Many Saints of Newark,” “Ford v Ferrari”) as coach Rick Macci. The ensemble also includes Andy Bean (“IT Chapter Two”), Kevin Dunn (the “Transformers” films, HBO’s “Veep”) and Craig Tate (“Greyhound”).
Cast:
Jon Bernthal, Will Smith, Tony Goldwyn, Dyaln McDermott, Noah Bean, Susie Abromeit, Erin Cummings, Aunjanue Ellis, Hannah Barefoot, Andy Bean, Saniyya Sidney, Sophia Bul, Judith Chapman, Matthew Trent Hunnicutt, Demi Singleton, Vaughn W. Hebron, Craig Tate, Gunner Wright, Chet Grissom, Vivienne Bersin, Jimmy Walker Jr., Jake Jensen, Christopher Wallinger, Mel Fair, Brandon Morales, Layla Crawford, Adam Cropper, Josia Cross, Daniele Lawson, Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew, Carrie Gibson, Jonathan Bray, Dan Sachoff, Rod Sweltzer, Andy Hoff, Jeni Jones, Danya LaBelle, Sean Berube, Doug Simpson, Calvin Clausell Jr., Connie Ventress, George Ketsios
Synopsis:
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. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.
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