Bow To Viola Davis In The Woman King First Trailer

Period dramas on the big and small screen, usually connect to elite of Georgian, Elizabethan periods. We all know the world is much bigger, this Autumn you will bow to Viola Davis in The Woman King. Entertainment One have released the first UK Trailer for this African based drama thriller. The leader of warriors, female warriors!

This film looks to tick many boxes from period drama to action based thriller. That showcases swords and sandals epics aren’t just Greek or Roman warrior based. The Woman King is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Old Guard) and inspired by true events. The story of the Dahomey Amazons and their fearsome general Nanisca (Davis). The all female warrior tribe, she trains new generations of warriors. Battle ready against an enemy ready to destroy their way of life.

Fans of Marvel‘s Black Panther will be interested to know Nanisca inspired Dora Milaje. The leader of the all female warrior cast that protected The Wakanda Royal Family. This trailer teases the epic battles we can expect in this film. Not forgetting the fantastic cast and off course exciting film on the cards.

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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…

The rest of the cast will include Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, John Boyega, and Adrienne Warren.

You can bow to The Woman King in UK and Irish cinemas from 4th October.