The Woman King (2022) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Cast

• Viola Davis as Nanisca
• Thuso Mbedu as Nawi
• Lashana Lynch as Izogie
• Sheila Atim as Amenza
• John Boyega as King Ghezo
• Jordan Bolger as Malik
• Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira
• Jimmy Odukoya as Oba Ade
• Masali Baduza as Fumbe
• Jayme Lawson as Shante
• Adrienne Warren as Ode
• Chioma Antoinette Umeala as Tara
• Siyamthanda Makakane as Cindra
• Shaina West as Esi
• Sivuyile Ngesi as The Migan
• Riaan Visman as Tanonu
• Seputla Sebogodi as The Meu
• Angélique Kidjo as The Meunon
• Wanda Banda as Young Nanisca
• Lethabo as Young Amenza
• Kekole Mathabathe as Ajahe
• Daniel Hadebe as Oyo Secretary
• Kgomotso Moshia as Dayo
• Zozibini Tunzi as Efe
• Makgotso M as Iniya
• Thando Dlomo as Kelu
• Zeaf Ejama as Fumbe's Mother
• Julius Tennon as Moru
• Pumla Ndlazi as Ydande
• Bonko Khoza as Boma
• Sne Mbatha as Okankan
• Boitumelo Makgalemele as Lida
• Bongo Mbutuma as Oyo Soldier
• Kwanda Tim Dlamini as Bothi
• Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as Master Abade
• Didi Ledwaba as Teenage Girl
• Chumani Pan as Abomey Father
• Cebelihle Mbambo as Curious Abomey Child
• Chris Ncekana as Dahomey Warrior
• Tuks Tad Lungu as Village Leader

Crew

• Terence Blanchard — Original Music Composer
• Dana Stevens — Screenplay
• Polly Morgan — Director of Photography
• Gina Prince-Bythewood — Director
• Cathy Schulman — Producer
• Viola Davis — Producer
• Julius Tennon — Producer
• Maria Bello — Producer

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