Upcoming Movies Prove Lupita Nyong'o Is The Next Great Action Hero

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Lupita Nyong’o is NOT playing games.

The talented actress has upcoming projects sure to push her to action hero status.

From world spy to African warrior, Lupita’s fierce itinerary is so long, the Wakandan rivers couldn’t hold it down.

And to think, her breakout role was tending to the needs of an evil White man.

Oh how the tables have turned.

Swipe through to find out how Lupita will be kicking down doors (and enemies) in upcoming action flicks!

1. 355

Release date: TBD

On Thursday, it was announced that Lupita will be starring alongside Jessica Chastine, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, and Fan Bingbing in an upcoming spy flick.

355 will find its all-female cast of agents trying to stop an organization from copping a weapon that’ll ruin the world.

So Lupita’s basically about to save humanity, no?

Sold!

2. Untitled Rihanna and Lupita heist flick.

Release date: TBD

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After a photo of Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o went viral in 2017, fans campaigned for a heist film starring the two of them. Netflix took note and managed to solidify a deal so that the fantasy flick could become a reality. Ava DuVernay will reportedly direct, while Issa Rae is supposed to be penning the script.

This movie can’t come fast enough!

3. Little Monsters

Released date: 2018

In this action-comedy, Lupita will play an elementary school teacher who teams up with a washed up musician (Alexander England) to defend her kids from a zombie outbreak.

So, Lupita as a take-no-prisoners school teacher?

We’re in!

4. The Woman King

Release date: TBD

Viola Davis and Lupita will play mother-daughter warriors who defend the African Kingdom of Dahomey from the French and neighboring tribes.

So basically a movie about the Dora Milaje before there was a Dora Milaje.

When do tickets go on sale???

5. Black Panther 2

Release date: TBD