Will Smith Shelled Out Bonuses to ‘King Richard’ Co-Stars

Will Smith Shelled Out Bonuses to ‘King Richard’ Co-Stars

(Hollywood, CA) Movie News: After WarnerMedia pivoted to day-and-date releases for its 2021 slate, the star and producer opened up his checkbook to compensate his fellow actors who were impacted financially by the lost theatrical returns.
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When WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar opted to launch the studio’s 2021 theatrical slate day-and-date in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max, it had to rush to offer top-tier talent make-goods for lost theatrical returns.
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Will Smith, who produced and stars in the upcoming King Richard as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, took it a step further, shelling out his own money to his co-stars, THR confirmed with two sources close to the film.
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Smith enjoyed a hefty payday — according to reports, as much as $40 million — and then personally wrote checks to the cast which includes Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton, who play Venus and Serena, Tony Goldwyn, Jon Bernthal and Aunjanue Ellis, among others. A source described the payments as a nice bonus, given by Smith on top of what they already received from the studio as compensation for the pivot to simultaneous HBO Max release strategy. A rep for Smith had no comment.
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