Working with Viola Davis is rare privilege – Jimmy Odukoya

Actor Jimmy Odukoya has said that working with Hollywood star Viola Davis to film the movie The Woman King is a rare privilege.

The movie star made this known in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Jimmy, who noted that he is a huge fan of the How to Get Away With Murder actress also said that being a part of the movie project changed his life.

Sharing photos he took with some of the cast and crew, Jimmy wrote: “Yes I’m a huge fan of @violadavis not just because of her immense talent but having had the rare privilege of working and being in her presence, I can say I’m a huge fan of the PERSON that she is.

“I have met and worked alongside a bunch of special people on #TheWomanKing and I can confidently say that this project will definitely be a reference point in the story of my life. I am truly blessed.”

The actor had on November 18 announced that he will be making his Hollywood debut.

He has since then shared several photos of himself and his co-stars on set.

Set to premiere on September 22, the movie also features British actors John Boyega, Jordan Bolger and Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo.