Exclusive: Melissa McCarthy & Octavia Spencer on being super heroes in Thunder Force

Hitting Netflix on April 9 is their upcoming action comedy film Thunder Force, written and directed by Ben Falcone and starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer. Produced by Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Ben Falcone, and Melissa McCarthy, the film also features Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, Kevin Dunn, Melissa Leo, and Jason Bateman. Thunder Force hits Netflix on April 9.

McCarthy and Spencer play Lydia and Emily, former best friends who suddenly gained superpowers through the magic of science. As they become unlikely superheroes, the two of them must band together to stop criminals and super-villains from terrorizing the world.

In a world terrorized by super-villains, one woman has developed the process to give superpowers to regular people. But when scientist Emily Stanton accidentally imbues her estranged best-friend with incredible abilities, the two women must become the first superhero team. Now, it is up to Thunder Force to battle the super-powered Miscreants and save Chicago from the clutches of The King.

BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales recently spoke with McCarthy and Spencer on their roles and having super powers.