Salma Hayek returns to the big screen in the 2021 movie, "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," where she plays a combustible, foul-mouthed Latina. The movie hit the U.S. theaters on Wednesday, June 16.

In a statement, Salma said that the film will appeal to many middle-aged women. The Mexican-American actress also added that at the present time, age discrimination still exists especially in women. However, she emphasized that her character, Sonia Kincaid, does not put up with this notion.

From a Cameo to a Lead Role

According to La Presia Latina, in 2017, Salma Hayek made a cameo appearance in the film 'The Hitman's Bodyguard'. However, in the film's sequel, the 54-year-old actress is one of the lead stars alongside Ryan Reynolds, Antonio Banderas, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Moreover, Salma stated that she was happy to be given more rein in molding her character. Hayek shared that the film's director Patrick Hughes was very welcoming on how she molded the character as she pleased.

Meanwhile, she mentioned that her co-star Ryan Reynolds was also pleased that she was taking on a bigger role.

Salma also stated that she really enjoyed playing the role of Sonia in 'The Hitman's Bodyguard,' despite only having to play the role for two days in 2017. She was also very thrilled that she was given another chance to play the role and also explore Sonia's character.

The 54-year-old actress also stated that she was excited when Hughes told her that she will be one of the three protagonists in the sequel.

Salma Hayek plays the role of Sonia Kincaid, the wife of notorious hitman, Darius Kincaid, played by Samuel L. Jackson. In the first film, Michael Bryce (Reynolds) was hired to be the bodyguard of Darius Kincaid.

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'Salma Would Be a Better Hitman' - Ryan Reynolds

Salma Hayek's co-star Ryan Reynolds stated that she would be a better fit to be a hitman and a bodyguard, People reported.

In an appearance on Good Morning America on Tuesday to promote the film, Reynolds was asked who he thinks would be a better hitman, conman, and bodyguard among the lead cast. Reynolds immediately answered that he and Jackson are just all for show.

However, he stated that Salma would make an amazing hitman who is also a bodyguard on the side. He also added that Salma also got a bit of being a conman on the side.

Reynolds also added that if he ever went to that kind of life, he would probably look for Salma. He also joked that he would probably just take her and strap her in front of his body as a human shield and run towards danger.

On the other hand, Salma laughed about Reynolds' comment and stated that she was very flattered because he believes that he would be safe when she is around.

In the 2021 film, Salma's Sonia and Reynold's Bryce teamed up to rescue Jackson's Darius as he was taken by a madman.

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