It’s fight time.
Joey Kingis the titular heroine in the upcoming action-packed fairy taleThe Princess, which debuts on Hulu July 1. In a clip from the film shared exclusively with PEOPLE, King and costar Veronica Ngo take on some bad guys who underestimate their formidable combat skills.
InThe Princess, King plays a “beautiful, strong-willed” royal who refuses to marry a “cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed.” Because of her refusal, she is locked away in a tower within her father’s castle. The synopsis continues, “With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.
Sharing thefirst trailerearlier this month on Instagram, Kingwrote, “Oh I simply cannnnnot wait for you all to see this movie, I’m so proud of it.”
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Kingspoke to Byrdielast year about working on the movie, recalling the toll that the intense training took on her, admitting that it was satisfying while also exhausting.
Poster forThe Princess(2022).20th Century Studios/Hulu
“This sounds odd, but I didn’t know I was the type of person that needs exercise to not feel wound up. If I’m feeling pent up and I don’t know why, if I just move my body, then all of a sudden I’m so much more relaxed,” said King, who added, “When I finish this movie, I’ll feel like I can do anything.”
The Princessis available to stream on Hulu starting July 1.
source: people.com
