Author: Victoria Sumner

Essence Magazine:

By Essence· Updated September 14, 2022

The cast of “The Woman King’ Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim and Adrienne Warren sit down in a roundtable discussion with director, Gina Prince-Bythewood and discuss their different character roles.

TOPICS:  Adrienne Warren Gina Prince -Bythewood lashana lynch Sheila Atim The Woman King Thuso Mbedu Viola Davis

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Essence Magazine:

By Essence· Updated September 14, 2022

In a sit down roundtable discussion, Viola Davis speaks about when she was pitched the story of ‘The Woman King’ by Maria Bello and the journey of being a black actress.

TOPICS:  black actress Gina Prince -Bythewood The Woman King Viola Davis

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