The Woman King cast celebrated the wrap of filming recently, and we spotted a few famous South African faces in the crowd – These are the stars joining the highly-anticipated Hollywood film.
South Africa (08 March 2022) – Many South Africans have been cast in the upcoming and highly-anticipated Hollywood feature ‘The Woman King’. We take a look at who has been cast below.
The Woman King is set to be an incredible Hollywood movie that celebrates African history from the 18th and 19th centuries. South African actress Thuso Mbeda made headlines for starring alongside Viola Davis, an Oscar-winning actress who is known for her roles in How to Get Away with Murder, The Help (for which she won an Oscar) and Suicide Squad.
The Woman King is a historical epic inspired by 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, General of the all-female military unit, and Nawi, an ambitious recruit, who together fought enemies who violated their honour, enslaved their people, and threatened to destroy everything they’ve lived for.
Viola only had good things to say about Thuso when the news of the role broke.
“The depth and complexity of emotional life, her authentic beauty, and regalness is potent. We were mesmerized by Thuso Mbedu. We wanted Woman King / Nawi to be the vehicle to introduce her on the big screen” said Viola Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions.
Thuso is not the only South African included in the film. Masali Baduza, Thando Dlomo, Siv Ngesi, Makgotso M and former Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi have all earned roles in the movie. Filming of the film wrapped a few days ago, and Masali shared this excellent snap of everyone together.
Take a look at the first images from the movie as shared by Viola Davis in early February. As it currently stands, the film is set to be released in September 2022. We will update you as soon as the official trailer is released.
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