Austin Abrams, the rising star of Hollywood, is basking in the glow of his latest success with the horror film “Weapons”. Abrams plays a complex character in the movie, which follows a group of characters as they orbit around the baffling disappearance of 17 schoolkids. Abrams’ performance has been praised for its depth and nuance, and he revealed some behind-the-scenes secrets about his experience making the film.
Abrams met director Zach Cregger on set while working on “Weapons”, but it wasn’t until after the movie’s release that they connected with each other. Abrams expressed his admiration for Cregger’s unique filmmaking style, which he described as “gutsy” and “refreshing”. The two have developed a close relationship, with Cregger now calling Abrams his “dude”.
Abrams’ loyalty to Cregger has paid off in a big way, as he was cast in the lead role of the upcoming film “Resident Evil”, which is based on the popular video game franchise. While Abrams couldn’t speak about how much his performance influenced Cregger’s decision, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
Abrams also discussed his experience playing a character with a dark past, who becomes embroiled in a supernatural mystery. He praised Cregger’s ability to tap into his characters’ inner lives, creating complex and nuanced performances.
When asked about the lasting image of “Weapons”, Abrams revealed that he believes the movie is ultimately about the younger generation turning the tables on an older, corrupt system. The film’s climax features a young boy chasing after an old witch, which Abrams describes as the most haunting scene in the movie.
Abrams also discussed his connection to the character James, who is loosely based on Zach Cregger himself. He expressed empathy for James’ struggles with addiction and trauma, and praised Cregger’s portrayal of the character.
In other news, Abrams revealed that he had initially been misinformed about his own name being in the credits of “Weapons”. The film’s original script listed his character as “Anthony”, but was later changed to “Archer” due to a scheduling conflict with another project. Abrams joked about the mix-up, saying it was like watching a DVD titled “Willow”.
Abrams’ next project is the survival thriller “Whalefall”, in which he will play a scuba diver who becomes trapped inside a sperm whale. The film is directed by Brian Duffield and co-stars Josh Brolin, who plays Abrams’ father in the movie.
Overall, Abrams’ rise to stardom has been swift and impressive, and his latest success with “Weapons” solidifies his position as one of Hollywood’s most exciting young actors.
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/weapons-star-austin-abrams-ending-willow-joke-1236341561