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Adria Arjona details 'Onslaught' production challenges and upcoming roles
The actor discussed set mishaps during filming for the horror-thriller, her secret role in 'Man of Tomorrow', and her thoughts on potential 'Andor' storylines.
The short version
- Adria Arjona discussed filming Adam Wingard's action-thriller 'Onslaught', in which she stars as a traumatized former military sniper protecting her daughter.
- During production, Arjona dealt with multiple breakdowns of her vintage truck and an on-set mishap where a prop armory fell on her during a take.
- Arjona addressed upcoming work, including an undisclosed role in James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow' and her decision not to push for further 'Andor' spinoffs without creator Tony Gilroy.
Key facts
- Adria Arjona stars as Celeste, a former Army sniper with PTSD, in Adam Wingard's film 'Onslaught', scheduled for theatrical release on September 4.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- During filming in New Mexico, a prop armory rack collapsed onto Arjona on the first take of an arsenal scene inside a crowded trailer set.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Arjona's personal 1979 Ford F-150 repeatedly broke down during production, requiring the film's transportation team to retrieve her from the highway.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Arjona has been cast in an unrevealed role in James Gunn's DC Studios film 'Man of Tomorrow', set for release the following summer.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Arjona stated she pitched story ideas for her character Bix Caleen to 'Andor' creator Tony Gilroy, which he declined, and noted she would only revisit the role if Gilroy is involved.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- The specific identity of Arjona's character in James Gunn's 'Man of Tomorrow' remains unannounced.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
- Adria Arjona Talks ‘Onslaught’ Set Mishaps, ‘Man of Tomorrow’ and Why It’s Too Soon for an ‘Andor’ SpinoffThe Hollywood Reporter metered