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Sharing the official trailer for The Woman King, Thuso had no words and said the trailer would speak for itself.
Thuso has been training really hard to perfect her moves for the movie and even shared a compilation video of the many trials and errors she faced. The movie required a lot from her including some physical strength and so she had to practice very hard for that.
“Really been enjoying playing with the Bo-staff. I even went so far as to buying this retractable metal one that I’m nowhere near being able to use. But today I felt like I’ve made a little bit of progress over the last few months.
“My lines aren’t as straight as I’d like them to be but they’re straighter than what they used to be. I’m celebrating this small step in the right direction. So here’s a random compilation of some staff practice sessions ranging from March to June this year,” she captioned her video.
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In a recent interview with M&G Friday, Thuso spoke about how it was like filming in South Africa.
“We shot from October 2021 to March 2022, and being able to spend Christmas with my family was amazing. Because the truth is, as South Africa we’ve got beautiful locations, we’ve got the resources in terms of storytelling. It’s just maybe the opportunities are here [LA].
“We’re getting more opportunities now (industry-wise), but then a lot of politics goes into it. But we are more than capable of producing great stories, right? So, to be able to come with a Hollywood story and shoot it locally was an amazing experience for me,” she said
Mzansi has been singing her praises:
Bathong y’all have realized hore Thuso Mbedu is gone .. she’s a hard worker ..does her shit proper
Not these slay Queens depending on rich men to get their life together .. sebenza sisi you’ll proud of yourself one day 💛 pic.twitter.com/btO53xSNIs— Pabi Dior 🐦 (@Paballo_Thabete) July 7, 2022
I’m really happy for Thuso Mbedu and how far she’s come. From MTV Shuga to staring in a movie with Viola Davis.
— Frenchkind👺 (@o6inna) July 7, 2022
Viola Davis is very lucky to work with Thuso Mbedu ♥️ pic.twitter.com/SQV0SpJyQc
— don’t bore me. 🪂 (@streetspriest) July 7, 2022
I think Thuso Mbedu is a wonderful actress and deserves all the recognition she’s getting.
— ૨σαɱ✨ (@iroberta_amanda) July 7, 2022
Thuso is literally carrying SA film on her shoulders making sure to represent whenever give the opportunity.🔥❤️ https://t.co/T97fj6fpnf
— 🌈prettylee_ (@itslitha_boo) July 7, 2022
When Thuso makes this face, I just know shes about serve some powerful dialogue https://t.co/3NURl4WSEg
— Ngelosi (@mthwebuli) July 6, 2022
Thuso Mbedu turns 31 on Friday.
The Woman King trailer is out now.This is her moment!
Read my exclusive interview with her on @MG_Friday. She was so gracious while I sat in the dark interviewing last week during load shedding. 🥹
She’s so dope!
❤️✨❤️https://t.co/pE2RpFJodW— Lerato Tshabalala (@LeratoTJ) July 6, 2022
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