‘King Richard’ trailer: Will Smith reigns as Serena & Venus Williams’ dad
King Richard.”The first trailer for the biopic, out this fall, showcases two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and early coach of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (“Monsters and Men”), “King Richard” details the sisters’ journey from Compton, California, to global recognition, looking at the man who raised and trained Venus and Serena, shaping them into two of the best tennis players in the world.Co-starring are Saniyya Sidney (“Fences”) as Venus and Demi Singleton (“Godfather of Harlem”) as Serena. The trailer gives audiences a preview of how Williams developed his daughters’ innate talents and abilities as to transform them into full-blown athletic icons.