Dan Stevens Reunites With The Guest Director for Action Thriller Onslaught

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As a film enthusiast with a penchant for action-packed thrillers and a soft spot for over-the-top characters, I am beyond excited about the upcoming collaboration between Dan Stevens and Adam Wingard on “Onslaught”. The combination of an assassin versus monster picture, led by the talented Adria Arjona, and featuring UFC champion Alex Pereira as a villain, sounds like a recipe for cinematic gold.

In a thrilling turn of events, the director and lead actor who garnered praise for their work on the critically acclaimed cult action thriller, “The Guest“, are planning to team up once again for another dose of heart-pounding excitement. This time, they’re joining forces for a film titled “Onslaught“, helmed by the talented filmmaker. At the moment, details about this project are scarce, but it’s been hinted that “Onslaught ” promises to be an exhilarating blend of action, horror, and thriller elements. In essence, it seems like a captivating amalgamation of genres.

It’s known (according to THR) that Adria Arjona, who stars in Morbius and Hit Man, will take on a leading role in the action-packed Onslaught. Her character is a mother who resorts to her unique skillset to safeguard her family when she encounters a danger that has escaped from a classified military facility. In essence, Onslaught seems to be an intriguing blend of assassin and monster genres, making for a captivating narrative.

In this production titled Onslaught, UFC champion Alex Pereira takes on the role of a sinister character called The Butcher, while Dan Stevens is set to portray an eccentric German scientist involved in experiments that go awry. It’s worth noting that Stevens excels at playing larger-than-life characters with flair, as seen in shows like Abigail, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Legion, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, and this year’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, where he collaborated under the direction of Wingard once more.

Will We Ever See The Guest 2?

Fans of “The Guest” might find themselves pondering if they’ll witness the reappearance of Dan Stevens’ captivating and seemingly indomitable soldier character, David Collins. First debuted in 2014 under the direction of Adam Wingard, with a script penned by Simon Barrett, “The Guest” features Stevens as a man named “David,” who pays a visit to the mourning family of an ex-military friend. As time goes on, David wins over the family and their community, but after a series of enigmatic deaths, clues about his past start surfacing, suggesting a dark secret he’s concealed from everyone.

Apart from the upcoming film “Onslaught,” director Adam Wingard has multiple notable projects underway, such as a live-action adaptation of “ThunderCats” and a sequel to “Face/Off.” Remarkably, in 2022, he announced that he and writer Simon Barrett are actively developing a sequel to their film “The Guest,” giving it top priority.

Working with Simon [Barrett, writer] has truly inspired and propelled us into a creative mindset. In fact, we’ve been discussing the possibility of creating a genuine follow-up for it as our next venture.

As a film enthusiast, I find myself pondering over an intriguing thought: instead of creating another installment for “The Guest,” perhaps we should explore a different avenue. How about delving into a captivating limited series? This format could offer us the depth and complexity that would allow us to truly immerse ourselves in the world of “The Guest.

Currently, Dan Stevens is geared up for various roles. He will appear in a horror film titled “The Ritual” alongside the esteemed Al Pacino. Additionally, he’ll be seen in a movie about the popular dating app Bumble, called “Swiped”. Furthermore, he has a part in the Netflix political thriller “Zero Day”. Lastly, Stevens will feature in an upcoming adaptation of the successful video game “Among Us”.

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2024-11-01 16:01