Director Adam Wingard has chosen his villain for the upcoming action movie Onslaught.
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira is in talks to take on the role, making his acting debut alongside Adria Arjona.
Onslaught is an action-packed thriller from A24, Lyrical Media, and Ryder Picture Company. Wingard, known for his work on movies like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, teams up again with writer Simon Barrett, who worked with him on hits like You’re Next and The Guest. Together, they’re crafting this new action thriller!
A lot about Onslaught is top secret, but people say it will be a wild, action-packed horror movie! It’s supposed to feel more like director Adam Wingard’s earlier, unique films, before he started making huge monster movies like Godzilla vs. Kong. This one sounds like it’ll be crazy and intense, more like his old style but with all-new thrills!

Sources say Arjona’s character is a mom who has to use some special skills to keep her family safe after she accidentally gets on the bad side of something dangerous that’s escaped from a secret military base.
Pereira is set to play a character named “The Butcher,” using his real-life fighting skills, like robust chokes and roundhouse kicks. Onslaught will be produced by Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett from Ryder Picture Company, with A24 helping out.

Alexander Black from Lyrical Media is also producing. Wingard and his manager Jeremy Platt and writer Simon Barrett are teaming up on their new label, Breakaway Civilization, to help bring the movie to life.
Lyrical and A24 are teaming up to pay for the movie, and A24 will ensure it gets shown worldwide. Jon Rosenberg and Natalie Sellers from Lyrical will be executive producers alongside A24.
Pereira, known for his powerful kicks and fighting skills, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He’s a champ in two different UFC weight divisions, which is something only a few fighters have ever done!
Source: Hollywoord Reporter