Viola Davis and Gina Prince-Bythewood, writer-director, have finally released the trailer for their historic epic film “The Woman King,”Due in theaters this September
The trailer was shown to CinemaCon attendees in April. Nanisca is played by Davis. She is the leader of an all-female militia that protects the Kingdom of Dahomey. As an ominous voiceover explains, that militia is the kingdom’s weapon “that they are not prepared for.”
We don’t quite know who “they”You are not yet. That same voice also explains. “an evil is coming that threatens our kingdom.”Viola Davis is ready, as are her trainees.
The film is based on the true story of an 18th-century African Kingdom. It also stars John Boyega and Lashana Lynch. Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Davis and Prince-Bythewood TeasedYesterday’s trailer dropped with a poster image. Watch the trailer in the video HereAnd more.
The “Love & Basketball”Based on Maria Bello’s story, the director co-wrote the script with Dana Stevens. Davis, Cathy Schulman and Maria Bello were the producers, along with Peter McAleese, executive producer.
“The Woman King”Exclusively in theaters, September 16, 2022.