Viola Davis' 'G20' Premieres in Los Angeles Ahead of Global Streaming Debut

The action thriller, co-produced by Davis and Julius Tennon, features Davis as a U.S. president defending her family and world leaders during a terrorist attack and will stream on Prime Video starting April 10.

• Viola Davis stars as U.S. President Danielle Sutton in 'G20,' an action-packed thriller centered on family, unity, and survival during a terrorist attack at the G20 summit.
• The film, co-produced by Davis and her husband Julius Tennon through JuVee Productions, marks a significant shift for Davis into a commercial, action-oriented genre after nearly a decade of development since 2016.
• At the March 27 Los Angeles premiere, Davis highlighted the empowering experience of portraying a capable action hero and performing fight scenes involving street fighting, guns, and improvised weapons.
• The film intentionally avoids political divisiveness, focusing instead on themes of family and global unity, with Davis leading as a groundbreaking portrayal of a Black woman U.S. president.
• Following its premiere, 'G20' is set for a global release on Amazon Prime Video on April 10, with promotional efforts emphasizing its innovative action sequences and Davis' dynamic performance.

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