Regina King Is Shirley Chisholm in New Netflix Film

Billie Melissa
·2 min read

Netflix has dropped the first look at Regina King in John Ridley's new film, Shirley.

Shirley tells the story of the first black Congresswoman and political icon, Shirley Chisholm, and her trailblazing run for president of the U.S. It chronicles her audacious, boundary-breaking 1972 presidential campaign.

The 20-second teaser doesn't give much away but does show the Academy Award-winning Regina King camouflage into the role as she steps up to a podium to announce, "I am the candidate of the people of America".

The first-look images showcase King alongside co-stars such as Lucas Hedges, Christina Jackson, Michael Cherrie, Lance Reddick and Terrence Howard.

Regina King as Shirley Chisholm and Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
Regina King as Shirley Chisholm and Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb in Shirley.

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(L to R) Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr., Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald "Mac" Holder in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
(L to R) Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr., Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald "Mac" Holder in Shirley.

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(L to R) Christina Jackson as Barbara Lee, Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm, Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm, Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald "Mac" Holder and Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
(L to R) Christina Jackson as Barbara Lee, Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm, Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm, Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald "Mac" Holder and Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb in Shirley.

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(L to R) John Ridley (Writer / Director / Producer), Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm on the set of Shirley. <p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
(L to R) John Ridley (Writer / Director / Producer), Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm on the set of Shirley.

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(L to R) Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm and Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr. in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
(L to R) Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm and Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr. in Shirley.

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(Featured) Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
(Featured) Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley.

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Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley.<p>Glen Wilson/Netflix</p>
Regina King (Producer) as Shirley Chisholm in Shirley.

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Shirley premieres on Netflix on March 22, 2024.