King Richard (2021) – Filming Locations
Drama / History · Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green · Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor
The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
Where was King Richard filmed?
- Compton, United States, Compton – Opening sequences establishing Richard Williams' tennis coaching on Compton's public courts and streets. The film opens in Compton where Richard Williams teaches tennis on public courts, establishing the humble origins of Venus and Serena Williams
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Multiple scenes of the Williams family training and moving through Los Angeles area. Primary Los Angeles filming locations capturing the family's life and training routines across the greater metropolitan area
- Oakland, United States, Oakland – Training sequences where Venus and Serena compete in junior tournaments. Oakland was used for filming tournament scenes showing the young Williams sisters' competitive development
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Additional Bay Area tournament and training sequences. The San Francisco Bay Area was used for filming portions depicting the sisters' early competitive career