Jessica Alba delivers a gripping performance in Netflix’s new action thriller Trigger Warning, which began streaming today. In a recent Zoom interview, she shared, The time for only thoughts and prayers is over.
A Collaborative Atmosphere
Working with female crew members significantly shaped the filming experience for Alba. It wasn’t a testosterone-filled set
, she explained, There wasn’t a lot of screaming, and people weren’t walking on eggshells.
Mouly Surya, the director making her debut in English-language cinema with this film, along with screenwriter Halley Gross known for her work on Westworld, were central to shaping the gritty narrative. As Alba noted, Mouly Surya’s presence behind the camera? Man, that is intriguing. We have to check this one out and hope for the best.
A Distinct Female Action Hero
The film stars Jessica Alba as Parker, a Special Forces commando who inherits her grandfather’s bar. While fixing up the bar, Parker suspects her grandfather’s death wasn’t an accident. Alba emphasized wanting her character to feel authentically feminine and complex—not just a male fantasy version of a badass woman. Reflecting on this balance, she stated: I wanted her to feel very much like a woman—a badass woman that is layered and complex.
Revising the Script from a Female Perspective
The influence of women behind the scenes extended to script revisions by Halley Gross. According to Alba: The early drafts of any script—especially in this genre—are all done through the male lens. I feel there’s a lot of parallels in women feeling overlooked and undervalued.
Packed With Action
Trigger Warning doesn’t hold back on action. Parker finds herself at odds with a violent gang running rampant in her hometown. The star undertook intensive training for two months to prepare for demanding fight scenes.
Not Your Typical Romance Arc
Parker’s journey centers around mystery and action rather than romance. Although she reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Jesse (played by Mark Webber), their interaction remains grounded and realistic without overshadowing her main quest.
The movie also features Anthony Michael Hall as Senator Swann. Both actors contribute significant depth to their roles, ensuring that Trigger Warning is more than just an action flick but also an exploration of community ties and personal redemption.
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