Enemy of the State is a 1998 action thriller film directed by Tony Scott. Regina King plays the role of Carla Dean, the wife of the film's protagonist, Robert Clayton Dean, portrayed by Will Smith. The film follows Robert, a lawyer who becomes the target of a corrupt government agency after he unknowingly receives evidence of a politically motivated murder. Regina King's performance as Carla Dean brings depth and vulnerability to the character, as she supports her husband in his fight for justice. Enemy of the State is a gripping and suspenseful film, and Regina King's portrayal of Carla Dean adds emotional resonance to the story.