In an alternate universe, there is a sitting U.S. President who is a complete badass, willing to put their own life on the line to save their country and family. That may not be even close to our reality, but the brand-new trailer for Prime Video’s upcoming action flickG20gives audiences what they never knew they wanted, but just might need —Viola Davisas an ass-kicking President of the United States. When terrorists hijack a summit filled with the world’s leaders, it’s up to the Academy-Award-winning actress to step up and take charge.
Prime Video released the first trailer forG20on Wednesday morning, revealingThe Suicide Squadstar Viola Davis as a U.S. President with military training forced to take matters into her own hands when the world and her family are at stake. Her primary adversary this time round is acclaimedThe Boysstar Antony Starr, who swaps his stars and stripes as Homelander for a more typical bad guy look. When the G20 event is hijacked and hostages are taken in some kind of “Deep Fake” operation, U.S. President Danielle Sutton must find her family and protect the world’s leaders.G20is set to premiere on Prime Video on Apr. 10.
In addition to Davis and Star, the cast ofG20includes Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Christopher Farrar. Behind the scenes, Patricia Riggen (The 33,Lemonade Mouth) directed the upcoming film based on a script by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller. Check out the official synopsis below:
“When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.”
Viola Davis Battles Terrorists In ‘G20’ Trailer, But She’s No Stranger to Action
BeforeG20, Viola Davis got into her action side in another well-received film. Yes, she did not get to throw hands in the DC Universe in eitherSuicide Squadfilm, butshe got ripped inThe Woman King. Directed byThe Old Guard’sGina Prince-Bythewood,The Woman Kingsaw Davis portray the general of an all-female warrior unit in West Africa during the 1820s. Not only did she get the chance to get in on the action, but Davis (as per usual) put up another fantastic dramatic performance. Of course,G20won’t probably be as historically significant or self-serious, but it’s an indicator that the Oscar-winning actress looking to stay in the genre.
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Now focused on doing it herself, Davis has been in and around the action in some of the biggest movie franchises for quite some time. FromThe Hunger Gamesto the rebooted DC Universe (she’s getting her own Max series soon), the actress now looks to subvert expectations after a mountain of accolades, both for film and television. Additionally, in real life, Davis is no stranger to advocating for change in the political scene,advocating for Kamala Harrisduring her bid to become the President of the United States last year.G20could be the perfect combo of her current interests as an artist and responsible citizen.
