The Amazon MGM Studio release, Viola Davis action spy film G20, has reached a significant streaming milestone on Prime Video, becoming one of the platform’s top 10 most-watched films of all time. Released on April 10, the movie amassed over 50 million views and quickly dominated the Nielsen streaming charts with 516 million minutes viewed during its opening week, signaling strong audience interest despite lukewarm reviews.
Plot Centers on a President Fighting Terrorists at a Global Summit
In G20, Viola Davis steps into the role of Danielle Sutton, a U.S. president and former Army veteran who faces a high-stakes terrorist attack while attending the G20 summit in South Africa. As terrorists threaten global security and her family’s safety, Sutton draws on her military skills to thwart the attackers and protect the world’s leaders gathered at the summit. This intense storyline places Davis in a physically demanding and action-oriented role that contrasts with much of her previous work.
Viola Davis Expands Her Range with Action Roles
While Viola Davis is widely known for her award-winning performances, G20 marks a further push into the action genre. Her initial notable action role came in 2022’s The Woman King, where she portrayed a warrior general in the West African kingdom of Dahomey. In addition, she has appeared in other action-oriented films such as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and The Suicide Squad, though G20 highlights her as a leading action star in a contemporary political thriller.
Supporting Cast and Production Details
The film features a strong ensemble, including Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin, Ramón Rodríguez, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Marvel, Sabrina Impacciatore, Christopher Farrar, and Antony Starr. Directed by Patricia Riggen, the screenplay was penned by Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller. Production was handled by MRC, with Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions and Davis’ JuVee Productions, co-run with Julius Tennon under a first-look deal with Amazon.
Reception and Streaming Availability
Despite its commercial success on streaming platforms, G20 has received mixed reviews, holding a 56% critic approval rating and a 46% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nonetheless, the film’s popularity suggests that audiences are drawn to its energetic action sequences and Davis’ compelling lead performance. Currently, G20 is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video for viewers interested in political thrillers and action dramas.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Did Viola Davis get her PhD?
A. In 2002, Rhode Island College, where she studied as an undergraduate, gave Davis an honorary degree in Fine Arts.
Q. What happened to Viola Davis when she was 2 years old?
A. Davis’s mother was an activist involved in the Civil Rights Movement. When Davis was two, she and her mother were jailed after a protest arrest.
