According to The Hollywood Reporter, Captain Marvel star Lashana Lynch has officially signed on to star opposite Oscar winner Viola Davis in TriStar Pictures’ forthcoming epic drama The Woman King, inspired by true historical events.
The Woman King will be produced by Welle Entertainment’s Cathy Schulman with Davis and Julius Tennon and their JuVee Productions.
The film will be directed by The Old Guard filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood from a screenplay she co-wrote with Dana Stevens.
In addition to Davis and Lynch, it will also be led by Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad) who will be playing the role of Nawi.