Dan Stevens Talks 'Onslaught' as a Spiritual Follow-Up to 'The Guest' and Teases RoboCop and 'Dexter' Roles
In an interview, Dan Stevens discusses his role as Dr. Hans Kammler in Adam Wingard's 'Onslaught,' which serves as an indirect sequel to their 2014 film 'The Guest.' He also touches on his upcoming portrayal of RoboCop and a 'nasty' character in 'Dexter.' The film expands the universe that began with 'You're Next' and 'The Guest.'
The film completes a loose trilogy for Wingard, connecting back to his 2011 home-invasion thriller "You're Next" through the KPG defense contractor. Wingard confirmed that Kammler's organization, Priapus, provides the "P" in KPG, with Kammler himself being the "K." Stevens' character works on an evolved version of the super-soldier program that created his "Guest" character, though the film never explicitly confirms whether David is Kammler's ancestor or clone.
Stevens suggested making Kammler submissive to his wife to attract a strong actress to the role, and Wingard delivered a revised script within twelve minutes. Rebecca Hall, Stevens' former college roommate, accepted the part quickly. The new killing machines lack the occasional charm of Stevens' earlier character, making them purely inhuman threats. Stevens remains noncommittal about a direct "Guest" sequel but leaves the door open for more stories in this shared universe.
This film could reignite interest in interconnected genre storytelling outside traditional superhero franchises, potentially influencing how studios approach shared universes in horror and action cinema. Fans of "The Guest" may find the spiritual sequel satisfying or frustrating, shaping discourse around legacy sequels. Stevens' upcoming roles in RoboCop and Dexter could broaden his mainstream appeal, potentially drawing new audiences to his earlier cult work and affecting how streaming platforms program related titles.