She won an Oscar just last year.
Now she’s back in the hunt for her triumphant film debut behind the camera.
“He was like the Kemp-orpedia,” King says with a laugh.

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King draws assured, vivid performances out of each, fitting them into her rich cinematic tapestry.
“It was quite fantastic to be the fifth wheel,” she says.
The director is just as complimentary of the work done behind the scenes onOne Night in Miami.

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“We had to exercise restraint, but we got it done, and I’m glad.
I feel like the film is better.”