Viola Davis has the form of star energy that is not typically seen these days. She provides off basic Hollywood vibes, not turning into too accessible to the general public, protecting her private life non-public, however is seen simply sufficient to maintain followers wanting extra. The Academy Award-winner not solely turns into a personality, however she additionally ensures audiences see her because the character and never the beloved star behind the function. From The Lady King to Ma Rainey’s Black Backside, Fences, The Suicide Squad, The Assist, and extra, there isn’t any putting Davis in a field. This yr, she lept into motion courtesy of Amazon, and has discovered big success on streaming.
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Earlier this yr, enjoying President Sutton within the Amazon MGM Studios movie G20 was added to her listing of stellar performances, and the movie has been a large hit on Prime Video since its April 10, 2025, launch date. In accordance with Deadline, the Davis-led movie has amassed greater than 50 million 
Prime Video viewers worldwide since its premiere, putting it within the prime 10 of Amazon MGM Studios’ most-watched motion films of all time on the service. As well as, G20 took the highest spot on Nielsen’s film chart with 516 million minutes streamed in its first week.
The movie follows President Danielle Sutton (Davis) as she makes use of her navy abilities to struggle off terrorists who’ve taken over a G20 convention venue. Sutton is fearless and prepared for regardless of the problem might convey, guaranteeing she protects her household and the world. G20 additionally stars Anthony Anderson (Hustle & Circulation, Black-ish), Marsai Martin (Black-ish), Ramón Rodríguez (The Wire), Douglas Hodge (Joker), Elizabeth Marvel (The Shade Purple, 2023), Sabrina Impacciatore (Turning Purple), Clark Gregg (Brokers of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Antony Starr (The Boy). Anderson portrays the President’s husband, Derek Sutton, and Martin performs their daughter, Serena. Rodríguez is the President’s Secret Service bodyguard, Manny Ruiz; Hodge performs UK Prime Minister Oliver Everett; Marvel performs Joanna Value; Impacciatore performs Elena Romano; Gregg performs Harold Mosely; Starr performs Edward Rutledge.
Viola Davis Has a Historical past of Making House for Ladies in Movie
G20 was directed by Patricia Riggen (Lemonade Mouth) and written by Caitlin Parrish (Supergirl), Erica Weiss, and Logan and Noah Miller. Viola Davis additionally serves as a producer with Andrew Lazar and Julius Tennon. Though critiques from critics are combined, the viewers has spoken. Throughout an interview with Remezcla, Davis spoke extremely of Riggen. “Patricia Riggen has at all times been Patricia Riggen. She’s nice, courageous, good, all of these issues. It simply took, I believe, me, my husband, any variety of folks to say, we wish you to direct G20. After which that is it. That turns into her popping out.”
Each function Viola Davis has performed incorporates a highly effective girl character, whether or not she’s discovering her strengths, demanding respect, or just combating for what’s proper. In actual life, she’s additionally a voice for girls, particularly ladies of coloration. The actress additionally talked about how the movie goes in opposition to the norm, as President Sutton might be seen in sneakers slightly than heels.
“I keep in mind the primary time I mentioned to myself, only a easy thought, which is, why do I’ve to put on heels? After which the reply is at all times, you go down the rabbit gap, as a result of it seems fairly. However why do heels look fairly? As a result of they do, as a result of males like heels. Ladies like heels, yeah, however I do not like them. And you then hold happening till you uncover, I do not wish to put on heels. And I do not suppose I’ve to. After which you could have the bravery to make that selection.”
Supply: Deadline, Remezcla
G20
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- Launch Date
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April 10, 2025
- Director
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Patricia Riggen
- Writers
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Noah Miller, Logan Miller, Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss
- Producers
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Andrew Lazar, Julius Tennon