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Viola Davis made clear before the film's release that not supporting The Woman King equates to supporting harmful stereotypes—that is, the narrative that Black women cannot be lead characters in major movies. She passionately urged audiences to buy tickets, asserting that if viewers failed to do so, they were indirectly diminishing opportunities for Black women in the film industry. Davis emphasized that audiences' support was crucial to ensuring that Black women continue to lead blockbuster films.