The Woman King series is the brainchild of writer and producer Nikkole Salter. The first installment, The Woman King: Real-Life Black Panther Brings Fire, is set in the 1990s and tells the story of Selena’s rise to power as she casts off her abusive husband and becomes a successful entrepreneur who puts Compton’s gangs out of business. The second installment will be set in the 1970s and show Selena’s rise from club singer and rapper to all-out recording superstar, as she battles for equal rights and becomes the face of civil rights, reproductive justice, and political activism. Salter says it will touch on similar themes of female empowerment, sisterhood, and community that have become staples in Orange is the New Black (OITNB) but also be a reflection of new times. “I think OITNB is an amazing show,” Salter says, “and I think many people are enjoying its portrayal of these same issues.
Do you know about the release date of the Woman King series:
This series will be released on 16 September 2022. Also, the series has been renewed for season 2 which is about to release in the year 2023. The Woman King received criticism from the Black Panther Community, an activist community of African Americans, who accused the show of cultural appropriation.
Here is the plot of the Woman King series discussed:
The plot of the Woman King series is about Selena Santana (portrayed by actress Tasha Smith), the wife of a Compton drug dealer and mother to three children, who learns that she has breast cancer. When she learns she can’t afford to send her children to private school and is still struggling with the gang-infested neighborhood. She faces many challenges including her uncle coming after her for money as well as re-examining all of her relationships with men.
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The Name of Cast & Characters of the Woman King series:
- Viola Davis · Nanisca
- Thuso Mbedu · Nawi
- Lashana Lynch · Izogie
- Sheila Atim · Amenia
- John Boyega · King Ghezo
What inspired the director to write the Woman King series?
The series is inspired by the film, “Black Panther”. The series is directed by Michael Schultz who has also directed four episodes of the TV series “Orange is the New Black”. The series is executive produced by Nana Visitor, who starred as the character Kira on “The 100” for Season 1 and 2.
Who are the director’s favorite characters and why?
The favorite character of the director is Selena Santana. When the director was a student, he was inspired by a teacher to write poetry, and then later he wrote a book. The director tried to adapt. So he wanted to make a film on a similar theme by creating a character Selena Santana who is a waitress and later becomes an entrepreneur who manages her club and makes billions.
Why did they choose Viola Davis and how excited were they when she agreed to join?
They were very excited when they knew that Viola Davis had agreed to play the main role of their series, The Woman King: Real-Life Black Panther Brings Fire. The producer of the series said that it was their favorite character played by the talented American actress, who usually plays in films about race and religion. She is also known for her role in “The Help”, “Fences” and “Suicide Squad”.
What themes does the Woman King series explore?
The themes that the series explores are female empowerment, sisterhood, and community. Many actors supportt this series. They said that they were waiting for this show to be released. They said that they will be proud to have a part in it. Before the release of the Woman King: Real-Life Black Panther Brings Fire their fans have already started making memes of their favorite characters from Orange is the New Black, where Tasha Smith plays Viola Davis’s role.
What are the critics saying about the Woman King series?
The critics say that the series is a good example of Black entertainment, which is defined as any kind of media that represents or focuses on Blacks or people of the African diaspora. The director said that they will focus on new issues and they are not afraid to show nudity or sex scenes to express the feelings of their main character. The director also said that he wants to show violence as well. But he did not share more details about it.
