Will Smith to play Williams sisters' father in new biopic but critics say he isn't 'black enough'
Will Smith has just been cast to play the role of Serena Williams' and Venus Williams' father Richard Williams in the new biopic 'King Richard'. However, not everyone is pleased with the decision and social media users took to expressing their disappointment and dismay online.
According to Twitter users, Will Smith's skin is not dark enough to resemble Richard Williams. Sports writer Clarence Hill Jr. took to Twitter to write, "Colorism matters. Love Will Smith but there are other black actors for this role." Another user commented, "Sure Will Smith is black BUT he is a light-skinned black who is palatable to white audiences. Richard Williams is an outspoken dark-skinned black man. Yes, skin tone matters a lot on how you are treated in society."