Anthony Anderson’s Jaw-Dropping New Project Revealed: Why Everyone’s Talking About the ‘Black-ish’ Star Today

LOS ANGELES—Anthony Anderson is enjoying one of the busiest summers of his three-decade career. Fresh off the July Fourth weekend premiere of the Amazon MGM Studios action-thriller “G20,” the Emmy-nominated actor is trending again as fans rush to see his turn as First Gentleman Derek Sutton opposite President Viola Davis. The high-stakes film, set during a hostage crisis at a G20 summit in South Africa, marks Anderson’s first major action role and has shot to the top of Prime Video’s most-watched list since its global rollout on July 4. During a recent sit-down on “Good Morning America,” Anderson said he drew inspiration from Barack Obama’s calm under pressure when crafting his on-screen presidential spouse, noting that “strength can be silent but still powerful”. Critics have praised the chemistry between Anderson and Davis, while audiences have highlighted the surprising blend of humor and suspense that echoes Anderson’s comic roots from “Black-ish.” Beyond the big screen, Anderson has been a fixture on the summer festival circuit. He popped up at Essence Fest in New Orleans earlier this month, joining Reverend Al Sharpton on stage to rally voters and celebrate Black culture, drawing loud cheers from the Superdome crowd. Days later, the 54-year-old star was spotted dancing through Wilmington, Delaware, while hosting HBCU Week’s sixth annual awards gala, proving that his improv dance moves are as sharp as ever. Anderson’s packed schedule doesn’t end there. He is also taping new episodes of the Fox game show “We Are Family,” where he and his real-life mother, Doris Hancox, introduce hidden-identity duets between celebrities and their relatives. The feel-good format has become a Wednesday-night ratings winner and extended Anderson’s reputation as one of TV’s most versatile hosts. Health advocacy remains a parallel headline. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes nearly 25 years ago, Anderson credits his recent 35-pound weight loss to plant-forward eating and daily 10K step goals. “I chose to live with diabetes and not die from it,” he told Healio in a June feature that quickly went viral among wellness bloggers. The actor now partners with multiple pharmaceutical brands on educational campaigns and routinely shares glucose-monitoring tips with his 2 million Instagram followers. Industry analysts say Anderson’s cross-platform presence—film, streaming, broadcast TV, and social media—creates a “perfect storm” for search interest. “When you have major visibility on Prime Video, Fox, and festival stages all in the same quarter, the public inevitably asks, ‘What is Anthony Anderson doing now?’ and then heads straight to their search bars,” notes entertainment strategist Keisha Lewis. What’s next? Anderson will travel to Johannesburg in August to begin filming “Soweto Blues,” a crime dramedy he is executive-producing and starring in for Amazon Freevee. Meanwhile, Amazon has already green-lit a “G20” sequel, with Anderson set to play an even more hands-on First Gentleman as the franchise expands its geopolitical universe. From blockbuster heroics to real-life health hero, Anthony Anderson’s 2025 surge shows no signs of slowing—and audiences seem more than willing to keep up.