UFC Champ Alex Pereira in Talks to Play Villain in Adam Wingard Action Thriller ‘Onslaught’ (Exclusive)

As a die-hard fan of action-packed thrillers and martial arts, I can’t help but get excited about Adam Wingard‘s latest project, “Onslaught”. The fact that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex “Poatan” Pereira is in talks to make his acting debut in this film just adds fuel to the fire!


Adam Wingard has found his bad guy.

As a passionate gamer, I’m excitedly engaged in discussions for my first acting role, where I’ll be starring alongside Adria Arjona in the high-octane action thriller titled Onslaught. This film is being produced by A24, Lyrical Media, and Ryder Picture Company, under the visionary direction of Wingard.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to be part of the team reuniting with the filmmaker behind Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This man has collaborated often with Simon Barrett, and together they created cult classics like You’re Next and The Guest. Now, we’re joining forces once more to create this exciting new feature film!

Details for the film titled “Onslaught” are being held in a secretive underground research facility, according to various sources, who describe it as a wildly energetic blend of action, horror, and thriller genres. Its scale is suggested to align more with the director’s earlier works, which were self-conceived productions, prior to his involvement in the blockbuster spectacles “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong”.

Reports indicate that Arjona is set to portray a character whose maternal instincts kick into high gear as she resorts to a unique skillset for the safety of her family, following an encounter with a danger that once managed to evade a clandestine military facility.

In the new role, Pereira is set to portray “The Butcher.” He will utilize his diverse skillset for this part, which includes deadly anaconda chokes and powerful roundhouse kicks.

Under the Ryder Picture Company flag, in collaboration with A24, Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett are set to produce the film titled “Onslaught“. Additionally, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media will also be a producer. Wingard and manager Jeremy Platt, along with Barrett, will produce this project through their newly established production company, Breakaway Civilization.

In collaboration, Lyrical and A24 will jointly finance the project. A24 will be responsible for distributing it globally. Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers from Lyrical will take on executive producer roles, while A24 will also serve in this capacity.

Pereira, previously a professional kickboxer and mixed martial artist from Brazil, now battles it out in the Light Heavyweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He’s among a small group who have managed to claim titles in not just one but two distinct weight classes.

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2024-10-24 22:24