Denzel Washington’s Netflix Thriller Stars His Real-Life Daughter

Denzel Washington’s daughter Olivia Washington is making significant strides in her acting career, following closely in her father’s illustrious footsteps.

Back in 2021, Denzel starred in “The Little Things,” a gripping crime thriller where he played Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon. Alongside Rami Malek’s character, Detective Jim Baxter, they embark on a tense pursuit of a serial killer in Los Angeles.

The movie, currently streaming on Netflix, also features Jared Leto and includes a special appearance by Denzel’s real-life daughter, Olivia Washington. Olivia plays Amy Anders, but to uncover the nuances of her character, viewers will need to watch the film themselves.

If you’re hesitant to watch, here’s some motivation: Director John Lee Hancock shared some fascinating insights about the film’s jaw-dropping ending without giving away any spoilers. In a February 2021 interview with Entertainment Weekly, Hancock mentioned, “I always felt there would be a section of the audience that would prefer a very formulaic ending, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I wanted to try and do something that was different.”

Initially released in theaters, “The Little Things” later found its way to Netflix and has been rapidly gaining popularity. It even reached the top spot on Netflix’s movie list for a solid week earlier this year, surpassing popular titles like “Happy Gilmore,” “Glass,” and “Baby Driver.”

But Olivia’s role in “The Little Things” is far from her debut. She cultivated her talent at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and landed her first role in Lee Daniels’s 2013 film “The Butler.” Since then, she has amassed numerous credits in renowned shows like “Empire” and “Chicago P.D.,” and has taken on more significant roles in projects such as “The Tragedy of Macbeth” and the 2022 film “Breaking.” Interestingly, “Breaking” was co-produced by her sister, Katia, and starred John Boyega and Nicole Beharie.

Olivia isn’t the only Washington sibling making waves in Hollywood. Her older brother, John David Washington, has also been making a name for himself with standout performances in the HBO series “Ballers,” Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” and the intense drama “Malcolm & Marie” alongside Zendaya.

The Washington family clearly boasts immense talent, and their continued success in the entertainment industry is something we eagerly anticipate.

Source: Entertainment Weekly