Will Smith is set to compete for next year’s best actor with the surprise announcement that his slavery thriller Emancipation will be released in December.
The Apple film, directed by Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua, had originally been slated for a 2022 release but was shelved after the actor slapped Chris Rock at this year’s Oscars ceremony before he went on to win best actor for his role in King Richard.
Emancipation, which is reported to…