The EGOT Winner Takes on Terrorists in High-Octane Political Thriller
Viola Davis is stepping into the Oval Office—and straight into combat. In Prime Video’s upcoming action thriller G20, the Oscar-winning powerhouse trades courtroom drama for global warfare as U.S. President Danielle Sutton, proving that politics and high-stakes action can go hand in hand. The newly released trailer sets the stage for an intense, adrenaline-fueled showdown, with Davis leading the charge against a deadly terrorist takeover at the world’s most powerful economic summit.
A President Under Siege—and Out for Blood
In G20, Davis’ President Sutton attends the annual G20 summit with her family, portrayed by Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson and Marsai Martin. But the high-profile gathering takes a turn for the worse when an elite terrorist faction seizes control, launching an international crisis that puts every world leader in jeopardy. As the villains execute a sinister plan known as “Project Deepfake,” President Sutton finds herself their primary target. Cut off from her family and forced to rely on her wits and combat skills, she must fight back to protect not only her loved ones but the fate of global diplomacy itself.
“This is Viola Davis as you’ve never seen her—heroically kicking tons of ass in a global thrill ride,” said director Patricia Riggen in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “With G20, I wanted to make the kind of classic, edge-of-your-seat action film that I’ve always been such a fan of, but one that draws on the high stakes of our modern and technologically advanced world.”
A Star-Studded Cast and a Pulse-Pounding Storyline
Davis isn’t the only big name in this cinematic powerhouse. The cast includes Ramón Rodríguez (Will Trent), Douglas Hodge (Joker), Elizabeth Marvel (Lincoln), Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), Christopher Farrar (Kindred), and Antony Starr (The Boys). Starr plays Rutledge, the ruthless mastermind behind the summit takeover, who delivers a chilling warning to the world: “To the governments watching, I’ve taken the G20 by force. When we launch Project Deepfake, we will reset the world’s financial markets.”
Unfortunately for Rutledge, he severely underestimates the resilience—and combat skills—of President Sutton. The trailer showcases Davis in full action-hero mode, dodging bullets, taking down enemies, and even improvising weapons in her fight for survival. One particularly badass moment sees her using a frying pan to incapacitate a would-be attacker, proving that no kitchenware is off-limits in the battle for justice.
Viola Davis: From EGOT Glory to Action Hero
The G20 trailer arrives just months after Davis received the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, an honor recognizing her outstanding contributions to entertainment. During her acceptance speech, she reflected on her journey from poverty to Hollywood royalty, sharing the words that keep her grounded: “They say that the only two people you owe anything to is your six-year-old self and your 80-year-old self.”
That six-year-old version of Viola would undoubtedly be in awe of her latest transformation—an unstoppable, take-no-prisoners action star. G20 is set to premiere on Prime Video on April 10, and if the trailer is anything to go by, audiences should prepare for an electrifying, edge-of-their-seats experience.
One thing’s for sure: this isn’t just another political drama. This is Viola Davis, leader of the free world, ready to throw down—and we’re here for it.
