King Richard (film)

King Richard is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. The film follows Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. It stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Dylan McDermott.

King Richard
Directed byReinaldo Marcus Green
Produced by
Written byZach Baylin
Starring
Music byKris Bowers
Edited byPamela Martin
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$28.1 million[1]

It is scheduled to be released on November 19, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures, as well as a month-long simultaneous release on the HBO Max streaming service.[2]

Premise

A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.

Cast

Production

The project was announced in March 2019, with Will Smith set to play Williams in the film, written by Zach Baylin.[3] At the same time, Warner Bros. won the bidding war for the film.[4] Reinaldo Marcus Green was brought on as director in June.[5]

In January 2020, Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney were cast to play Serena and Venus respectively, with Aunjanue Ellis cast as their mother Brandi Williams. Jon Bernthal also entered negotiations to play Rick Macci.[6][7] In February 2020, Liev Schreiber and Susie Abromeit joined the cast.[8][9] In March 2020, Dylan McDermott, Katrina Begin and Judith Chapman had joined the cast of the film.[10][11]

Principal photography began in January 2020 in Los Angeles.[12] According to the California Film Commission, the production spent $35.6 million in the state, with $7.5 million returned in tax credits.[1] In October 2020, Tony Goldwyn joined the cast of the film, replacing Schreiber who dropped out due to a scheduling conflict as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, before the resuming of filming later in the month.[13]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released on November 19, 2021 in theatres and on HBO Max.[2] It was previously scheduled to be released on November 25, 2020,[14] but it was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15]

References
  1. "Film and Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 - Alphabetical Listing of Approved Projects" (PDF). California Film Commission: 20. Retrieved May 26, 2020. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Haselton, Todd (2020-12-03). "Warner Bros. will launch every 2021 movie on HBO Max at the same time they hit theaters". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  3. Hot Spec Du Jour: Will Smith As Venus & Serena’s Tennis Coach Dad In ‘King Richard’
  4. Warner Bros. Nears Deal for Will Smith’s ‘King Richard’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE)
  5. ‘King Richard’: Will Smith’s Drama About Williams Sisters’ Father Is His First Pairing With a Black Director
  6. ‘King Richard’ Finds Its Young Venus & Serena, Adds Aunjanue Ellis To Will Smith-Starring Warner Bros. Pic
  7. Jon Bernthal To Play Venus & Serena Williams Coach Rick Macci In Warner Bros Drama ‘King Richard’
  8. Liev Schreiber Joins Will Smith in 'King Richard' (Exclusive)
  9. Liev Schreiber And Susie Abromeit Join Will Smith For ‘King Richard’
  10. Kit, Borys; Galuppo, Mia (March 5, 2020). "Dylan McDermott Joins Will Smith in 'King Richard' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  11. https://deadline.com/2020/03/cj-perry-bruce-willis-cosmic-sin-will-smith-king-richard-katrina-begin-1202877620/
  12. King Richard
  13. D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 14, 2020). "'King Richard': Tony Goldwyn Stepping In For Liev Schreiber In Will Smith Pic About Williams Sisters' Father". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  14. Will Smith Pic ‘King Richard’ Sets Thanksgiving 2020 Release
  15. D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 20, 2020). "'The Batman' Flies To Fall 2021, 'Sopranos' Prequel Moves To March & More As Warner Bros. Makes Release Date Changes Due To COVID-19 Climate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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