Glenn Close is proving that it’s never too late to kick some serious butt on screen.
The legendary actress is currently the talk of the internet following the premiere of Netflix’s new action-comedy, Back in Action. While much of the buzz has centered on Cameron Diaz’s long-awaited return to the spotlight alongside Jamie Foxx, it’s Close who is stealing the show—and fans are saying it’s about time!
The movie, which hit the streaming platform on January , , follows Emily (Diaz) and Matt (Foxx), two former CIA spies thrust back into the danger zone when their cover is blown. But the real “secret weapon” of the film? Glenn Close as Ginny Curtis.
Close plays Emily’s mother, who—in a twist that has TikTok losing its mind—is revealed to be a former MI operative. Unlike her previous stint in the Netflix spy world, this role actually lets the eight-time Oscar nominee do what she does best: command the screen.
Social media users have been quick to point out that Back in Action is the “redemption arc” Close deserved after her “underwhelming” appearance in the Gal Gadot thriller, Heart of Stone.
In that $ million film, Close was cast as the “King of Diamonds,” one of the leaders of a shadowy organization. However, she only appeared in two brief scenes. “A total waste of a legend,” one fan complained on X (formerly Twitter) back when the film was released.
What a difference two years makes! In Back in Action, Close’s Ginny is a complex, hilarious, and vital part of the story. Audiences have fallen in love with her journey, and critics agree that she finally has the space and time to show off her diverse acting chops.
“Seeing Glenn Close play a retired MI agent is the energy I needed for ,” one viral post read. “She went from a two-minute cameo in Heart of Stone to being the MVP here.”
The film’s massive success—shooting straight to the top of the Netflix charts—has also sparked franchise rumors. Back in Action ends on a massive cliffhanger, revealing that Chuck is alive and that Emily’s father (Ginny’s ex-husband) was also a spy.
While Heart of Stone saw its popularity fade without a sequel in sight, fans are already clamoring for a follow-up to Back in Action. If it happens, we might be seeing a lot more of Agent Ginny Curtis in the future.
It’s clear that while the gadgets and the explosions are fun, the real draw is watching a pro like Close dive into the world of international espionage with “gusto.”
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