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‘G20’: Action Thriller Ignites Sequel Buzz with Potential India-U.S. Crossover
By Archyde News Journalist
April 9, 2025
High-Stakes Political Intrigue Meets Hollywood Action
Prime Video’s latest offering, ‘G20,’ debuted worldwide on April 10, 2024, plunging viewers into a world of political tension and pulse-pounding action. The film, set against the backdrop of a G20 summit, features a gripping hostage situation involving world leaders. At the helm is filmmaker Patricia Riggen,known for her work on the Amazon hit series ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’.
The film stars Oscar-winner Viola Davis as the president of the united States, a casting choice that director Riggen championed from the start. Playing opposite Davis is Anthony Starr,recognized for his role as the villainous Homelander in ‘The Boys’. Their on-screen dynamic promises to be a compelling blend of power and moral ambiguity.
“The G20 is a very interesting event that has 20 countries, amongst them India, that get together.They’re the most powerful countries in the world,”
Patricia Riggen
Riggen articulated,highlighting the real-world significance of the G20 and its potential for cinematic drama.The director further elaborated, stating, “We wanted to make a very big Hollywood movie… an action film that was fun. And what better way to do that than with a G20 summit overtaken by terrorists?”
Viola Davis: Redefining the Action Heroine
‘G20’ distinguishes itself by placing a strong, female character at the forefront of the action. Viola Davis’s portrayal of the President of the United States breaks away from traditional action movie tropes.
“We don’t have many female action heroes. Viola Davis is one of the best actresses of our era,”
Patricia Riggen
Riggen emphasized, underscoring the importance of Davis’s role. Also adding, “How cool is it to combine an action movie with such a phenomenal performer?”
davis’s ability to convincingly portray both the strategic intellect of a world leader and the physical prowess required in combat situations adds a layer of depth not often seen in action films.
“It was going to be a female playing the lead as we all can see her being the lead. She plays the President of the United States which is a really wonderful thing to imagine and she’s also a really good action figure… What surprised me more is not how amazing she is as an actor, because she has Oscars and Emmys, but it was how good she
