News about Adrienne Warren

"The Woman King," Viola Davis' portrayal as a soaring warrior general in Gina Prince-Bythewood's historical action-drama "The Woman King" has received a lot of success around the world. The epic saga, based on true events that took place in Dahomey's Kingdom, tells the fascinating tale of the Agoji (aka the Amazons), a brutal all-women warrior unit that defended their West African nation in the 1800s. Davis' "Woman King" trailer, which arrived on July 6, gave viewers a glimpse of her transformation into General Nanisca, depicting her as a recruiter training the next generation of recruits and preparing them to combat their enemy, who threatens to capture their freedom and destroy their way of life. In a two-and-a-minute clip, Davis says, "Some things are worth fighting for."