The Woman King Cast & Characters That Were Based On Real People 

The historical narrative of the all-female Dahomey Agojie warriors told in The Woman King features a sizable ensemble. Gina Prince-Bythewood of The Old Guard fame directed the film.

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Violas Davis as Nanisca

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Thuso Mbedu as Nawi

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Lashana Lynch as Izogie

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Sheila Atim as Amenza

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John Boyega as King Ghezo

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Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira

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