As Mother’s Day nears, Kerry Washington stands in the spotlight.
She works as an actress, a producer, and a devoted parent.
Her film Shadow Force shines with her and Omar Sy.
They share a tale of parenting amid danger.
Two former operatives risk all to keep their young son safe.
Washington has built a rich path.
After her iconic role as Olivia Pope in Scandal, she shifted her focus.
She took on new acting parts and grew as a producer.
In a recent talk, she shared her work, her film, and her life as a mother.
Navigating Career Choices
Washington reflects on her career.
She feels excitement for the challenges of every new project.
After years in the limelight from Scandal, she now seeks to return to her acting roots.
"I’ve been committed to making sure that I continue to stretch myself and to try new things," she said.
Her words link her passion with the need for growth.
In Shadow Force, she plays Kyrah.
Kyrah demands both strength and emotional depth.
The role tests her as a mother in a tense story.
She sees her own life in her character’s struggles.
"It was transformative for my family," she said, as filming intertwined with writing her memoir.
Training for Action
Shadow Force tells a story filled with family ties and real action.
Washington trained hard for the film’s stunts.
She did weight training, Pilates, and even learned fight moves.
Her commitment shows in every move she makes.
"I did a ton of my own stuff," she said.
She worked closely with stunt double Cina McKenna.
Their training built trust and strong on-screen bonds.
The Importance of Trust
The film finds power in the trust between Washington and Sy.
Washington reached out to Sy, knowing his talent well.
She valued his ability to show modern, sensitive fatherhood.
"He’s fiercely talented and not hard to look at," she joked.
Their acting shows both strength and care as they protect their son Ky from looming dangers.
Washington connects deeply with the theme of shielding children from a harsh world while letting joy bloom.
Production and New Perspectives
Since starting Simpson Street in 2016, Washington has seen storytelling in a new light.
Her role as a producer shapes how she sees the creative process.
She now plans projects with a broad vision.
This view helps her see every part of the story.
As Shadow Force gets ready for its May 9 release, Washington sits where motherhood meets production and bold storytelling.
This Mother’s Day, she invites us to see a mother balancing love, danger, and duty.
Her film gives a warm look at the challenges modern families face.
When Shadow Force arrives in theaters, Kerry Washington lights up the screen with her craft, her care for family, and her strong team spirit—all in an action-filled journey of love and resilience.
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