Based on the life of Serena and Venus Williams‘ father, the superhit movie delved into the family’s struggles as the two sisters went on to become two of the greatest players the sport has ever seen. Further, the movie was well-received by the masses and won critical acclaim too. Will Smith, who played the lead role of Richard Williams, won people’s hearts with a starry performance. However, almost two years on, recent reports have alleged the price he named for the role, and boy, is it sky-high!
Meanwhile, Venus was one of the executive producers of the film. The tennis legend has charted her own sporting career, winning an astounding amount in prize money. However, as a startling comparison recently emerged between Will Smith and Venus, even her winnings seem to pale in comparison.
Will Smith’s stunning demand for Venus Williams’ film
As per FandomWire, the 54-year-old Hollywood superstar demanded a fat paycheck to star in ‘King Richard’. While such hefty fees are not alien to Smith, a bizarre comparison with Venus’ career earnings has also come to light. The report stated that Smith allegedly received $40 million to play the film’s lead character, Richard Williams.
This astounding figure nearly equals the entire career prize money earned by Venus. The American tennis legend has amassed $42 Million during her illustrious tennis career. On the other hand, the budget of ‘King Richard’ was $50 Million, with Smith earning a massive chunk from it.
