Summary
- Saniyya Sidney was 13 years old when filming
King Richard
portraying Venus from 10 to 14 years old. - Demi Singleton was 12 years old during filming, playing Serena from ages 8 to 13.
- The film shows Richard Williams' determination to shape Venus and Serena's tennis careers.
In the film by director Reinaldo Marcus Green King Richard, newcomers Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton play Venus and Serena Williams. Teaming up with veteran actors like Will Smith, who plays the girls' father and coach, Richard Williams, and Aunjanue Ellis, who plays the Williams sisters' mother, Oracene “Brandy” Price, Sidney and Singleton proved they had the talent to not only stand alongside Hollywood Legends, but play beloved public figures throughout several years of their lives. Not to mention, the Williams sisters served as executive producers on the filmputting even more pressure on Sidney and Singleton King Richard performances.
King Richard
chronicles the first victories of the Williams sisters…
The Oscar-winning film begins with Richard at a time when he is determined to turn Venus and Serena into professional tennis players. In truth, he's been grooming the duo for high-level success since before they could hold tennis rackets. At first, Richard and Brandy juggle multiple jobs while coaching their daughters. As Richard tries to find a professional trainer for the sisters, he clearly takes on much of the role. King Richard chronicles the Williams sisters' first victories, hinting at the incredible success that awaits two of tennis' greatest living legends.
|
King Richard Actor |
Actor's age |
Character age(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Sidney Cow |
13 years |
10–14 years |
|
Demi Singleton |
12 years |
8 to 13 years old |
Venus Williams starts King Richard at age 10 and finishes the film at age 14
Saniyya Sidney was 13 when she filmed King Richard
Although Saniyya Sidney made her film debut in the Oscar-nominated film Fences at the age of 8, she wasn't much older when the opportunity to star arose. King Richard came along. Before playing Venus Williams, the actor landed roles in Hidden figures, Fast ColorIt is American Horror Story: Roanoke. During filming King Richardfilm released in 2021, Sidney was just 13 years old. Throughout the film, her character varied in age. At the beginning of the film, Venus is 10 years old, but when she plays her first professional match she is already 14 years old.
King Richard: how many children did Richard Williams have and what happened to them
Richard Williams has many more children besides Venus and Serena, with some appearing in King Richard and others nowhere to be found.
Serena Williams starts King Richard at age 8 and ends the film at age 13
Demi Singleton was 12 years old when filming King Richard
Before his breakout role in King RichardDemi Singleton landed a lead role in the TV series Godfather of Harlem. In the wake of the success of King Richard, she also landed roles in Lawmen: Bass Reeves It is the next The liberation. While playing the iconic Serena Williams, Singleton was just 13 — although when the film hit the Oscar circuit she was 14, just like her co-star. Throughout the film, the on-screen Serena varies in age, beginning the film at age 8. In King RichardIn the final sequence, Serena is 13 years old.
In April 2024,
King Richard
is streaming on Netflix.
King Richard
Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros.' King Richard. Pictures, follows the journey of Richard Williams, a relentless father, instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily talented athletes of all time, who will ultimately change the sport of tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of his future and using unconventional methods, Richard plans to take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California, to the global stage as legendary icons.
- Director
- Reinaldo Marcus Verde
- Release date of
- November 19, 2021
- Studio(s)
- Images from Warner Bros.
- Distributor(s)
- Images from Warner Bros.
- Writers
- Zach Baylin
- Runtime
- 138 minutes
- Budget
- US$50 million
