Will Smith could be creating a path to the Academy. According to specialists, his work in King richard is deserving of an Oscar award.
For a long time, Will Smith was not selecting very well the projects in which he was part. But, after several setbacks, the actor decided to carry out the leading role of King richard. This is a Warner Bros. Pictures film, which is being highly applauded by film critics. If so, the actor could have a third rematch in the award nomination. And, if you’re lucky, maybe take it home with you.
There are high expectations that Will Smith will be nominated for an Oscar, as King Richard received many accolades during various film festivals. The first to screen the film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green was the Telluride Film Festival. Regarding the film, it focuses on the life of Richard Williams, the father of the famous tennis players, Venus and Serena Williams. Little by little, the spectators will know the “Unconventional methods” used by Richard Williams to turn his daughters into sports legends. In addition to the work of Will Smith, the film also featured performances by Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn and Jon Bernthal.
Road to the Oscar
After being screened in Telluride, the film King Richard came to be commented on by many film critics. However, all the attention was placed on Will Smith and many specialists already place him as a great candidate for the Oscar 2022. For example, from Vanity Fair they pointed out that the actor “I would win that Oscar” and that the movie “It has all the necessary components to make it a success”.
For his part, the director of the film also paid many compliments to Will Smith. “This film takes advantage of Will’s charisma and natural comedic gifts, but he really does physically disappear into this role in a way that we haven’t seen him often in his career. “, he assured.