Will Smith Hosts “Epic” Screening Of ‘Emancipation’ For Dave Chappelle, Tyler Perry, Rihanna & Extra – Deadline

Will Smith entertained a starry group of mates with a non-public screening of his upcoming Apple Authentic Movies drama Emancipation. On Monday afternoon, Smith posted images of the mini get-together that featured Rihanna, Tyler Perry, Dave Chappelle, A$AP Rocky, Kenya Barris and others.

On the put up, he wrote, “EPIC evening!! Thanx for coming to see #Emancipation. Hope ya’ll loved!!” Replying, Barris stated, “This evening was MAGIC and your film is actually one thing that may final endlessly!” In a separate put up, he known as the movie “true artwork.”

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Emancipation stars Smith as Peter, an enslaved man who escapes, braving the swamps of Louisiana armed with solely his wits, on a quest for freedom. It’s set for a December 2 theatrical opening, adopted by a December 9 launch on Apple TV+. The movie has had a excessive profile since Apple gained the rights to make it in a record-breaking public sale.

The anticipated movie can be the primary starring Smith to launch following his onstage slap of Chris Rock on the Oscars earlier this 12 months.

Chapelle is at present on tour with Rock, and final month referred to the incident throughout a present in Liverpool, calling it a “very unusual selection.” He stated Rock had at all times been himself, whereas his longtime pal Smith “did an impression of an ideal man for 30 years… I simply hope he doesn’t put that masks again on.”

Perry beforehand (and reluctantly) mentioned the incident through the Tribeca Movie Competition. He stated, “It was incorrect in no unsure phrases and I made certain I stated that to Will.” He added, that Rock “was a pure champion the best way he dealt with it. However one thing occurred that was extraordinarily painful for [Smith] as properly. It’s no excuse, he was utterly incorrect, however one thing triggered. That was so out of all the pieces he’s.”

After the incident, Smith was banned from the Oscars for 10 years. In a video posted in July, he apologized to Rock and stated he was “deeply remorseful.”

Fuqua not too long ago advised Deadline, “Will Smith is a superb man. I used to be with him for a few years, making this film. He is an excellent individual, a tremendous accomplice and he did a tremendous job on this film. Chris Rock’s a great man… and I simply pray it really works out for them as mates, and we will transfer ahead.”