TerminatorstarMichael Biehnis back. The actor, who notably collaborated with acclaimed director James Cameron forThe Terminator, Aliens,andThe Abyss, is the latest actor to joinAdam Wingard’sOnslaught.As perThe Hollywood Reporter, the A24 film is described as a “gonzo action horror thriller.” Reginald VelJohnson, best known for his work onFamily Mattersand recently became a fan-favorite during his short-lived stint onDancing with the Stars, and Eric Wareheim (Tim & Eric) have also joined the feature alongside Biehn. They join previously announced cast members Adria Arjona (Blink Twice), Dan Stevens (Abigail), and Drew Starkey (Outer Banks).
UFC Champion Alex “Poatan” Pereira is in talks to be the next to land a role inOnslaughtas the movie’s villain, The Butcher. This would mark Pereira’s feature film debut. Arjona will portray the film’s protagonist, a"mother living in a trailer who falls back on a particular set of skills in order to protect her loved ones after she runs afoul of a threat that has escaped a secret military base,“with VelJohnson and Wareheim cast as members of her trailer park community.Stevens stars as a German scientist, while Biehn will play the leader of an elite mercenary team tasked with neutralizing the threat.
Onslaughtis produced by A24, Aaron Ryder, and Andrew Swett, under their Ryder Picture Company banner,Lyrical Media’s Alexander Black, Barrett, and Wingard and Jeremy Platt under Breakaway Civilization.Onslaughtis written by frequent Wingard collaborator Simon Barrett (You’re Next, Azrael).Wingard is best known for helmingThe Guest, You’re Next,andGodzilla vs. Kong.The acclaimed filmmaker is known for his ability to blend genres and styles of unconventional storytelling. Noting his past credits, we should expect a highly stylized and over-the-top flick. Filming begins this month in New Mexico.
Michael Biehn Became an Icon Thanks to Several James Cameron Collaborations
Biehn’s breakout role is largely considered his portrayal of Kyle Reese in James Cameron’sThe Terminator. Biehn would reprise the role of Reese inThe Terminator’s sequel, but his scenes were ultimately cut from the final version (he does appear in the Special Edition of the film). Biehn would go on to collaborate with Cameron twice more during the 1980s, as Dwayne Hicks in 1986’sAliensand Lt. Coffey in 1989’sThe Abyss. Following his success in those sci-fi features, Biehn would go on to work on movies includingNavy SEALs,Tombstone, andThe Rock, and the seriesThe Magnificent Seventhroughout the ’90s.
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Throughout the 2000s, Biehn worked mostly on low-budget projects, serving mainly as an actor or producer. While he has kept his focus on that sphere, he has made appearances on hit television shows, includingThe Mandalorian, Criminal Minds, and The Walking Dead.In 2011, Biehn directed the thrillersThe Blood BondandThe Victim. His last film credit was this year’sRippy (originally titledThe Red),an Australian horror thriller about a zombie kangaroo.
