Will Smith discusses lessons learned playing Venus and Serena Williams’ father

Will Smith during a photocall for King Richard at Wimbledon (Ian West/PA)

Will Smith has said he learned to follow his own children instead of directing them in life while portraying Serena and Venus Williams’ father in his latest film.

The American actor, 53, plays Richard Williams in the biopic, King Richard, which follows his character raising his daughters to tennis stardom despite having no background in the sport and very limited financial resources.