Brace yourself because ‘The Woman King’ is being unleashed on the big screen this Fall.
Led by the formidable Viola Davis in the titular role, the film tells the story of the Agojie – the all-female collective of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with an unmatchable
Based on a true story, ‘The Woman King’ chronicles the narrative of General Nanisca (Davis) as she rears the next generation of recruits and readies them for war against an adversary hellbent on upheaving their lives.
Gina Prince-Bythewood serves as director of the must-see flick, which also stars John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Lashana Lynch, and Hero Fiennes Tiffin.
Davis’ JuVee Productions (which she helms alongside her husband Julius Tennon) are producing alongside Welle Entertainment and Peter McAleese.
Check out the first-look trailer below…
Looks epic!
‘The Woman King’ hits theaters in the US on September 16, while the film lands in UK cinemas on October 4.