Talk about hot off the press! Sony Pictures released the trailer for The Woman King starring Viola Davis and John Boyega set to drop in theatres September 16th.
The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood. Story by: Maria Bello. Screenplay by: Dana Stevens and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Produced by: Cathy Schulman, Viola Davis, Julius Tennon, and Maria Bello. Executive Producer: Peter McAleese. Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.