Viola Davis swims into her first turn in a fun new immediate role as an American president in upcoming movie G20. Save the date for its premiere on April 10, only on Prime Video! The award-winning actress, known for her riveting stage performances, expressed her pleasure at getting the role. Along with entertaining viewers, she captured their imaginations with the action packed havoc the film unleashed. She eagerly participated in her own stunts, relishing the opportunity to dive headfirst into intense fight sequences that showcase her physicality and resilience.
As World War III looms outside, Davis’s G20 leader must protect her family and save the world — however she can. The film uses intense action sequences to provide the emotional depth required for Davis to take her character through multiple dualities. During an appearance on Good Morning America to promote G20, Davis shared her excitement about the project, stating, “I did almost all of it, believe it or not. I’m a masochist.”
Davis went even deeper on one sequence, a quickening kitchen fight that’s an emotional shot-in-the-arm. She enjoyed the childlike exuberance of the scene. “Maybe it’s the frying pan and knocking someone over the head,” she noted, highlighting her willingness to embrace the challenges of the role.
Her personal life intimately and perfectly aligns with her professional journey. Her 14-year-old daughter Genesis couldn’t be more proud of the way the film showcases her mom as a real-life hero. Davis reflected on the importance of being a hero in Genesis’s eyes during these formative teenage years, saying, “I loved being the hero to my teenage daughter. Because often times in these teenage years, you literally just fade away. They turn into the undead, and you turn into anything but a victor.”
The relationship between mother and daughter was deepened as Genesis saw her mother fulfill this new, powerful role. Davis remarked on how meaningful it was for her daughter to see her in action: “Her sitting there watching me like that… It just, yeah. It was everything.”
Audiences are preparing to binge-watch G20 on Amazon Prime. They’ll be treated to a funny, action-fueled story as well as a tender exploration of the bond between a mother and daughter who each seek to improve their worlds. Davis’s commitment to performing her own stunts adds an authentic layer to her character and emphasizes the empowering message that resonates throughout the film.