The Woman King

Siv Ngesi and Thuso Mbedu are set to appear in ‘The Woman King’ alongside Viola Davis. Image via Twitter @iamSivN

‘The Woman King’: Mzansi actors set to star in the ‘historical epic’ [photos]

Siv Ngesi and Thuso Mbedu are set to appear in ‘The Woman King’ alongside Viola Davis. Take a look at other SA actors who have scored a role.

The Woman King

Siv Ngesi and Thuso Mbedu are set to appear in ‘The Woman King’ alongside Viola Davis. Image via Twitter @iamSivN

The Woman King, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, is set to feature several South African actors. The film, described as a historical epic, will also see Miss Universe 2019, Zozibini Tunzi and Thando Dlomo making their acting debuts. International actors Viola Davis, John Boyega, Sheila Atim, Latasha Lynch, Jordan Bolger and Adrienne Warren are also set to feature in the upcoming film.

The film is set to be released on 16 September 2022.

Here is a look at all the SA actors set to feature in The Woman King

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THUSO MBEDU 

Emmy-nominated actress Thuso Mbedu will be playing the role of Nawi in The Woman King. Mbedu rose to fame after playing Winnie Bhengu in Is’Thunzi

Mbedu was recently featured as Cora Randall in Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad. The Pietermaritzburg-born actress won her first Independent Spirit Award for the role. 

MASALI BADUZA 

In 2019, Masali Baduza was named a rising star by the Royal Television Society. The East London-born actress scored the lead role in BBC’s 2020 drama series, Noughts + Crosses

Taking to Instagram in October 2021 to share her excitement about starring on The Woman King, Baduza wrote: “I am so incredibly grateful and excited to be joining this cast. This story is EPIC and I am thrilled to be part of telling it.”

MAKGOTSO MONYEMORATHOE 

Johannesburg-born actress Makgotso M has also featured in several Mzansi television series and films including Is’Thunzi alongside close friend Thuso Mbedu. 

The star actress has reportedly been cast in The Woman King as Iniya, one of King Ghezo’s (John Boyega) wives.  

THANDO DLOMO 

Noluthando “Thando” Dlomo, was part of the inaugural graduating class of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Meyerton, Gauteng in 2012. Since graduating, Dlomo has risen to become a public speaker and a multimedia journalist. 

“On many nights I prayed for this; a true dream come true! I’m beyond thrilled to have my acting debut be alongside giants,” she said of her role in the upcoming historical epic. 

“Cheers to the beginning of one helluva story!”

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SEPUTLA SEBOGODI 

South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) recipient Seputla Sebogodi has appeared on several South African television series and films. The 59-year-old actor has appeared on Rhythm City, Scandal, Generations and Netflix’s How To Ruin Christmas

Sebogodi’s addition to The Woman King was announced by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela

SIV NGESI 

Siv Ngesi, who is considered one of Mzansi’s most dynamic performers, has featured in several films including Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, and Long Walk To Freedom starring Idris Elba.

According to Phil Mphela, the award-winning actor will be playing a supporting role on The Woman King. 

ZOZIBINI TUNZI 

Zozibini Tunzi will be making her acting debut in The Woman King. Taking to Instagram in January, Tunzi said she was “so honoured and excited” to be cast for the film. 

“It is a completely new world and first-time experience for me so I enter it with the utmost respect and humility.”