Last Updated on: 30th June 2023, 12:05 pm
Will Smith’s co-star is open about the actor’s ‘nasty’ behavior on set
Paul Rodriguez, co-star of Will Smith’s Oscar-winning 2001 biopic, has made new allegations of ‘evil’ behavior on set.
The 67-year-old comedian claimed the King Richard actor hit him with a “verbal slap” every day on set.
“Chris Rock just got slapped at the Oscars … but I got a verbal slap in the face from Will Smith every day,” Rodriguez told The Sun.
“And sometimes I think the emotional wounds are just as deep, if not deeper, than the physical wounds,” the actor added.
The Mexican-American actor also claimed his career became a ‘nightmare’ because of Smith.
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“This film was supposed to be a huge stepping stone in my career, but it ended up being a nightmare for me because of all the obnoxious insults I received from Smith,” he continued.
“He was mean to me but nice to everyone. He was kind of like Jekyll and Hyde.”
Rodriguez directed the role of Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, who was the personal physician and cornerback to boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
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