The Woman King Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

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 (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…

Cited as official plot version

Drama Historical True Story

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Woman King.

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  Viola Davis

  ... Nanisca

  G20, The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her

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  Thuso Mbedu

  ... Nawi

  Mufasa: The Lion King, Children of Blood and Bone

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  Lashana Lynch

  Children of Blood and Bone, Captain Marvel

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  Sheila Atim

  Mufasa: The Lion King, Bruised

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  Adrienne Warren

  Rustin

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  Jayme Lawson

  Sinners, The Batman

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  Hero Fiennes-Tiffin

  The Silencing

Crew Behind the Film

The The Woman King behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Gina Prince-Bythewood last directed The Old Guard and Beyond the Lights. The film's writer Dana Stevens last wrote Fatherhood and Safe Haven.

Director

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Screenwriter

Dana Stevens

Producer

Cathy Schulman

Production Details

What we know about the The Woman King movie production.

Production Updates for The Woman King

Sep 2022

Completed

Changed The Woman King movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Dec 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Mar 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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