‘I Could Have Potentially Penalized My Team’:Will Smith Says He Is Discomforted to Know The Oscars Slap May Penalize Public Reception and Success of His New Movie, ‘Emancipation’
Will Smith knows not everyone is ready for his comeback as the release of his latest project, “Emancipation,” draws near. The drama sees Smith portray “Whipped Peter,” an escaped slave, as he traverses the Louisiana swamp in search of his family. The Antoine Fuqua-directed film will stream on Apple TV+ beginning Dec. 9. (L-R): Will…