Black Women in Lead Roles That Redefined Action Heroes

Jessica Cores plays Maria in ‘Bionic’, a futuristic action movie where athletes use bionic implants to push their limits. The story follows Maria as she risks everything – including entering a dangerous criminal world – to get an edge over her competition with a risky procedure. Throughout the film, her enhanced abilities are put to the test in thrilling fights and daring escapes. ‘Bionic’ examines how far people will go to achieve peak performance and explores the ethical dilemmas of using technology to enhance the human body. Maria is a new kind of action hero, facing the consequences of becoming physically enhanced.








