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The actor has been tipped to play the part of Richard Wlliams in an upcoming biopic. pmlive

Critics on Twitter say actor Will Smith is ‘not black enough’ to play the part of Serena and Venus Williams’ father, Richard, amid reports he has been cast in the role for an upcoming

biopic. Queensland One Nation Senate candidate Malcolm Roberts has told Sky News that a skilful actor ‘can play just about anything’, adding that this sort of criticism ‘devalues’ the film.

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