Viola Davis leads brave warriors into battle in ‘The King’s Wife’ trailer

Viola Davis leads brave warriors into battle in ‘The King’s Wife’ trailer

Oscar winner Viola Davis leads a fearless African female combat unit into battle in the first trailer. a female kingwhich fell on Wednesday.

“We have weapons they are not prepared for,” says an ominous voice at one point in the trailer, followed by General Nansika, played by Davis, who emerges from the jungle and is surrounded by Agoji, a group of battle-ready African warriors. battle. . against European invaders.

with feedback black Panther The trailer shows the training of a female military unit and is driven by Nancy’s fierce determination. a female king Inspired by real events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states in Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The story follows Naniska and Navi, played by Tuso Mbedu as ambitious recruits, fighting together against enemies who have desecrated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy what they lived for. “I offer you a choice. Fight or die, Nansika tells her intrepid recruits.

John Boyega plays the ruler of Dahomey, King Gezo, who is encouraged by Nancy to stand up to Europeans seeking to conquer his kingdom. “They won’t stop until all of Africa is theirs. We must fight for our people, he tells King Gezo.

a female king Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who wrote the screenplay with Dana Stevens. Davis, Cathy Shulman, Julius Tennon and Maria Bello share producing credits, with Peter McAleese serving as executive producer.

a female king It will be released in theaters on September 16. co-funded by eOne and will release the image in the UK and Canada, while Tristar will release in other locations around the world.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

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