"The Woman King"'s women-led cast spent lots of time in the gym to prep for their action-packed film, per a behind-the-scenes featurette released on Aug. 16. "My body went through hell," Davis says in the 56-second clip. According to the cast, they participated in everything from weapons training (which included spears, machete, and swordplay) to hours of martial arts and weight training a day. Director Prince-Bythewood even joined in on the intense workouts, too.