Serena Williams Talks Potential 'King Richard' Sequel Films After Success Of Will Smith-Starrer

Serena Williams isn't opposed to a "King Richard" sequel.

The tennis superstar recently expressed interest in seeing more of her and sister Venus Williams' story told onscreen following the success of the 2021 biopic film, for which Will Smith won the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of the sisters' father, Richard Williams.

"'King Richard' had a perfect ending with Venus on the tennis court," Serena told Insider.

Serena suggested that potential follow-up films could pick up from there and focus on her and her sister's individual journeys and struggles before they found success in their professional careers.

"Venus goes in her direction, and I go in my direction. It's two completely different stories," she explained.

However, the 23-time Grand Slam winner admitted that she would have to overcome some discomfort if any sequel film tells the next part of her story because she "had a rough journey."

"I didn't do well and then I did. It's a lot of drama. It's a telenovela," she shared.

Serena said she is someone who doesn't dwell on the past and instead is always looking toward the future.

As she looks back on her journey, she said, "I don't think I recognize my accomplishments enough."

"If it's done, it's done, I've moved on," she said of her life motto, before explaining, "Because if you think about what you've done too much, you may stop doing it. And I never want to stop. I'm still trying to reach my goals."

Serena is already a legend in her field. However, her insatiable competitiveness makes many wonder if there is still something in her mind that she wants to accomplish. Some have speculated that she wants to beat Margaret Court by chasing the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

But the tennis icon clarified that she doesn't feel that way and even feels that she's more lenient this time because she only competes when she wants.

"This chapter makes me happy because for so many years I've played, and I've loved doing it, but now I'm playing just for me," Serena said. "I compete when and where I want to go, but I don't have to go. So I’m enjoying it in a different way."

In February, the 40-year-old athlete and entrepreneur revealed that she's been prepared for the day she retires from professional tennis for a while now.

"I am prepared for that day, I've been prepared for that day for over a decade," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I think it's really important to always have a plan and that's kind of what I did. I always had a plan."

While she had no timeframe for when to retire, Serena said expanding her family with her husband Alexis Ohanian is one of the factors that she is considering in her plans.

"I don't know, it's always like, OK, are we ready? And I know the clock is ticking, so I'm just like, OK, I need to figure out when that's going to be, but hopefully soon when I will feel no pressure," she added.

Serena and Ohanian are parents to 4-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia.

"King Richard," which also stars Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Dylan McDermott and Tony Goldwyn, is currently streaming on HBO Max.