Sony Pictures’ The Woman King recalls the incredible true story of the fierce Agojie, led by General Nanisca. The official trailer shows Nanisca, played by Oscar winner Viola Davis, training her all-female warriors and preparing for war.
The cast also includes Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.
Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard) directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Dana Stevens, story by Maria Bello. Viola Davis, Cathy Schulman, Julius Tennon, and Maria Bello produced. Peter McAleese served as an executive producer.
The Woman King opens in theaters on September 16, 2022.
The Plot: 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 (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…
