New Images From Gina Prince-Bythewood directed historical African epic The Woman King
Ahead of the official trailer being released, Sony Pictures (via Vanity Fair) has released new images from Gina Prince-Bythewood directed historical African epic The Woman King. TriStar will released the film in theaters on Sept. 16
The film stars Oscar winner Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, Sheila Atim. Jayme Lawson, Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Masali Baduza.
The pic is based on true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The story follows Nanisca (Davis), General of the all-female military unit, and Nawi (International Emmy nominated Thuso Mbedu), an ambitious recruit, who together fought enemies who violated their honor, enslaved their people, and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.
Dana Stevens wrote the original screenplay off her draft with Prince-Bythewood. Pic is being produced by Oscar winner Cathy Schulman though her Welle Entertainment. Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions and Maria Bello of Jack Blue Productions are also producing.
