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Viola Davis Leads Action Thriller 'G20' as It Debuts on Amazon Prime Video

The film combines high-octane action, political intrigue, and family drama, with Davis portraying a U.S. president navigating a terrorist attack at the G20 summit.

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The U.S president (Viola Davis) faces down a terrorist (Antony Starr) in the Prime Video action thriller “G20.”
U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Viola Davis) swings into action when terrorists attack in the Prime Video movie “G20.”

Overview

  • Viola Davis stars as U.S. President Danielle Sutton, a war hero turned leader, who must thwart a terrorist plot during the G20 summit in Cape Town.
  • The film, directed by Patricia Riggen, explores themes of leadership, representation, and the intersection of global crises with personal family struggles.
  • Antony Starr plays Edward Rutledge, a villain using cryptocurrency and deepfake technology to destabilize the global economy and hold world leaders hostage.
  • Critics have praised Davis's performance and the film's diverse representation, though reviews are mixed on its execution of political themes and action sequences.
  • G20, produced by Davis's JuVee Productions, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, marking a significant step for Black female leadership in blockbuster cinema.