Viola Davishas become a gun-slinging action hero tasked with saving the world as President in a poster forG20, a new original movie from Prime Video.Davis' best movieshave seen her in major, active roles in the story, often portraying no-nonsense characters with a down-to-Earth view of the world. This includes roles such as Amanda Waller in the DCEU’sSuicide Squadmovies, Rose Maxon in the 2016 dramaFences, and as Agojie leader General Nanisca inThe Woman King. These roles and more have defined her film projects in recent years.
Now,Prime Videohas releaseda poster for Davis' newest movie,G20, which shows her as a gun-slinging action hero, who’s also President of the United States. The tagline for the poster teases “20 nations” and “19 captives,” with Davis' President Sutton being the only one who can help them. The poster shows her in front of a presidential vehicle with a machine gun and pistol, wearing a red dress and looking serious. It confirms a release date of April 10, with the post promising a trailer tomorrow. Check out the poster below:
What G20’s New Poster Means For Davis' Latest Movie
She’s Transforming Into An Action Hero
Davis has had plenty of memorable roles as a leader, especially in many of her recent releases. WhileThe Suicide SquadandThe Woman Kingare two of her most well-cited, she was also in thecast ofThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakesas Dr. Volumnia Gaul, whose teaching swayed Coriolanus Snow into his villain role in the original movies. Her other most memorable roles in recent years include Deloris Jordan, Michael Jordan’s mother, inAir, and as lead antagonist The ChameleoninKung Fu Panda 4.
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As for the story ofG20,the movie follows Davis' Sutton after the titular global event in Cape Town, South Africa is under threat from terrorists, forcing her to leap into action to save multiple world leaders. The movie has a large cast as well, with stars like Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Antony Starr, Douglas Hodge, and Elizabeth Marvel all in starring roles. WithPrime Video moviesoften having some big names attached to them, it’s no surprise the same can be said for Davis' upcoming action thriller.
Our Take On Viola Davis' G20
A Role That Seems Perfect For Her
Given the determination and seriousness of many of her past roles,Davis' action hero portrayal inG20is a perfect evolution for her career. Since she’s no stranger to movies of the genre, it offers another original story for her to bolster with her acting skills, while also playing a memorable hero who is essentially saving the world. With its first trailer out tomorrow, it’s not going to be long until more details about the movie flesh out why she’s a perfect fit for the role.
