{
  "id": 5651709,
  "title": "How Godzilla, Parenthood and Getting Hit By a Car Led Adam Wingard to ‘Onslaught’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/how-godzilla-parenthood-and-getting-hit-by-a-car-led-adam-wingard-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T22:07:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/onslaught-adam-wingard-interview-a24/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adam Wingard, the director behind the hit action film \"Onslaught,\" has returned to his roots after a series of blockbuster productions. Born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a so-called \"secret city\" where the Manhattan Project was developed, Wingard's work has often reflected the conspiratorial undertones of his hometown. Known for his genre-blending films like \"Godzilla vs. Kong,\" Wingard's latest project, \"Onslaught,\" sees him returning to his earlier style of smaller-scale, conspiracy-focused movies.\n\nThe film follows Celeste (Adria Arjona), a single mother and former soldier stranded in the New Mexico town of Moriarty. Using jack-o-lanterns for target practice, Celeste's life becomes entangled with a Nazi scientist and a program to turn soldiers into unstoppable killing machines. Wingard, who had previously worked on a third \"Godzilla x Kong\" film, faced a difficult decision when Legendary Studios wanted to move forward with the franchise. After considering his options, including another \"Godzilla\" movie, a \"Blair Witch\" adaptation, and other big-budget projects, Wingard ultimately chose to make \"Onslaught.\" The decision was influenced by life events, including becoming a parent and getting hit by a car while working on \"Face/Off 2.\" This experience crystallized Wingard's desire to create personal, legacy movies that truly reflect his unique filmmaking style. \"Onslaught\" serves as a platform for Wingard to explore themes of parenthood, dysfunction, and genre mash-ups, while also paying homage to his hometown and the conspiratorial undertones that have shaped his career.",
  "summary": "The \"Godzilla vs. Kong\" and \"You're Next\" filmmaker's latest collaboration with writer Simon Barrett is a back-to-basics action thriller starring Adria Arjona The post How Godzilla, Parenthood and Getting Hit By a Car Led Adam Wingard to ‘Onslaught’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Onslaught’ Director Adam Wingard on Adding Kink to His Movie, Why the Bad Guys Look Like ICE Agents and Spending ‘A Decade Slaving Away in the Studio System’ Making ‘Godzilla’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/onslaught-director-adam-wingard-on-adding-kink-to-his-movie-why-the",
        "published": "2026-09-04T17:15:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}