By Zuko Komisa
Academy Award-winner Will Smith is set to make an impactful return to the big screen sooner than many of his fans anticipated.
Will Smith’s new movie ‘Emancipation’ will be released in December, according to an announcement made by Apple on Monday, less than a year after he stunned millions of people by slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
The slavery drama was widely believed to have been postponed as a result of Smith’s attack on comedian Rock, which drew significant criticism and resulted in Smith’s 10-year attendance ban from the Academy Awards event.
The latest film from the disgraced performer, however, will premiere in theatres on December 2 and go live on Apple TV+ a week later, according to a surprising statement from Apple.
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The official synopsis of the film gives a simple overview of what viewers can expect, “An enslaved man embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with his family in this powerful film inspired by a true story.”
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