The celebrated actress has gotten a lot of praise for her appearance in the trailer of ‘The Woman King.’

General Nanisca

In the highly anticipated trailer for the movie, Viola Davis shines as General Nanisca, a powerful African general in charge of an all-female army. The movie setting is centered around the Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s, and tells the riveting story of the Agoji, an all-woman military army that courageously defended the kingdom.

 

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The Magic Of Davis

For years, Davis has been an artistic force in entertainment and film. Her attention to the details of her craft is apparent in every role she takes. In many ways, Davis has become one of the prominent matriarchs of acting and is a prime example of how consistency and dedication can bring about success, despite difficulties.

Davis’s recent role exemplifies a fearless leader who reigns supreme. While the movie itself has stirred a lot of anticipation among fans, what is most prominent amid all of the movie’s buzz is that the Oscar and Emmy winner is a master of her art and will only continue to solidify her legacy.

 

 

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The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed movie is set to hit theaters on September 16.