"Collateral Beauty", a film by "One Chance" director David Frankel, is nearing its premiere in just a few weeks. And while fans are anticipating it, "Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith shared how the drama film helped him in coping with his father's death.
"Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith stars in the film playing his character, Howard Inlet. The drama is about a father who is in distress after the death of his 6-year-old daughter.
Somehow, art, through this movie, seems as though imitated the life of "Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith. His own father was diagnosed with terminal cancer while he was preparing for his role on the said upcoming film.
According to E! Online, "Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith sat down with Ellen DeGeneres in an interview on her talk show. "I got the screenplay right when my father was diagnosed," recalling how he got the role after his father was given only six weeks to live.
"Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith told DeGeneres that the movie itself, as well as his acting, is "deeply personal." And although he got a bit teary-eyed while talking about the film, he still managed to remain composed.
He continued saying he thinks that the film is "the most personal and beautiful journey." "Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith added he hopes the film could also help the audience get through difficult times just like how it did to him.
The film, where "Collateral Beauty" actor Will Smith stars in, in slated to premiere on December 16. The cast includes Kate Winslet (who plays the character of Claire Wilson), Helen Mirren (as Brigitte/"Death"), Edward Norton (Whit Yardsham), Keira Knightley (Aimee Moore/"Love") and Michael Pena (Simon Scott). Naomie Harris (Madeleine) will play a part as well together with Jacob Latimore (Raffi/"Time"), Enrique Murciano (Stan) and Kylie Rodgers (Allison Yardsham).
