Several studios were in a bidding war for Adam Wingard’s “Onslaught.” A24 finally landed the rights for the action-thriller with Wingard on board to direct. The film stars Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Drew Starkey, and Rebecca Hall.
“Onslaught,” which has been shot and remains undated, reunites Wingard and writer Simon Barrett — the team behind 2013’s “You’re Next” and 2014’s “The Guest.” Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but the film is said to be in the same vein as Wingard’s earlier indie films.
A recent listing on Production Weekly has Wingard and Barrett teaming on another film, this one titled “The Great War.” Production is expected to begin this fall. No cast or plot details have been revealed.
Wingard is coming off the commercial success of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” but he will not be returning for the sequel. It’s welcome news to see Wingard taking a break from monster movies and going back to his indie roots with two straight films. It’s been a long time coming.