Will Smith believes that “nobody gets out of bearing their cross”.

The 54-year-old actor performs a slave who makes his technique to freedom in his new film ‘Emancipation’, and Will admits that the function has actually resonated with him.

The Hollywood star advised ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “Peter has been in my heart in a beautiful way.

“The recognition of the connection between struggling and salvation, the belief that no one will get out of bearing their cross. It’s simply been a very stunning, stunning transformation.”

Will found shooting the movie to be a “tough, rugged and uncooked” experience.

The actor vividly remembers connecting with his character when he was “testing the neck chains”.

He explained: “They had old style replicas. And he put the important thing in and it did not work, and he could not get it off.

“And I was locked in it for about 15 minutes, for real. They’re scrambling around and my mind is going crazy with these chains locked on, and all of the sudden I understood. I got it. I got a taste of what it must have felt like.”

Meanwhile, Will attracted widespread criticism earlier this yr after he hit Chris Rock through the Oscars ceremony.

The actor subsequently described his conduct as “shocking, painful, and inexcusable”.

Will – who resigned from the Oscars Academy after the controversial conflict – stated: “My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable.

“The listing of these I’ve harm is lengthy and consists of Chris, his household, lots of my expensive buddies and family members, all these in attendance, and international audiences at house. I betrayed the belief of the Academy.

“I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.

“I need to put the main focus again on those that deserve consideration for his or her achievements and permit the Academy to get again to the unbelievable work it does to assist creativity and artistry in movie.”