Trigger Warning premieres on Netflix on June 21, 2024. The premise of the movie tells a tale as old as time… with a few new twists. If you’re a fan of films like Walking Tall, First Blood, or any other movies that center on a highly trained soldier coming to a small town only to discover that it’s been overrun with corruption and gang violence, add this to your watchlist. Written by John Brancato (The Game), Josh Olson (A History of Violence), and Halley Gross (Westworld), Trigger Warning is directed by Mouly Surya (Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts). This will be Surya’s first English-language feature film, with Jessica Alba executiveproducing.
In Trigger Warning, a Special Forces commando takes over ownership of her father’s bar after his sudden and unexpected death. Upon arrival, she immediately notices something is amiss. As she tries to piece together what happened to her late father, she discovers a larger web of corruption that goes beyond the local drug-dealing gang. Her line of questioning soon puts a target on her back and she will have to take extreme caution with who she can trust. This handy guide will help give you an idea of who and what she will have to face.
Jessica Alba
Parker
Parker is a traumatized, active-duty Special Forces officer who has just received word that her father, Harry, has suddenly passed away. When she returns home to take over the bar that her father owned, she begins to notice a few details surrounding his death that don’t add up. Believing he has been murdered, she then begins to dig deeper into the circumstances, despite being cautioned to just “let it go.” As a trained combat veteran, she doesn’t share the same fear that other locals have regarding thinly veiled threats of violence and doubles down on trying to figure out exactly how her father died, who killed him, and why he was killed.
Jessica Albawill take on the role of Parker in this action thriller, a type of role she is not entirely unfamiliar with. She’s had lead roles in other high-paced action movies, such as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, as well as embracing the more gritty side of action movies like Sin City, Machete, and Mechanic: Resurrection. Most recently, she starred alongside Gary Oldman in the mystery crime thriller Killers Anonymous. In addition to her leading role in Trigger Warning, she is also first-billed in the upcoming sports drama film, Flash Before the Bang.
Anthony Michael Hall
Senator Ezekiel Swann
Anthony Michael Hall as Senator Swann in Trigger Warning
Ezekiel Swann appears to have an amicable history with Parker and her late father, as he welcomes her back to her hometown. However, once Parker starts to look into the death of her father a little too closely, his friendly mask begins to slip. As a high-powered politician in the area, his words have a lot of sway with the locals, including those on the police force. When the police turn a blind eye to the violent and illegal activities of the local gang, surely they are following orders from someone higher up the chain of command. How deeply involved Ezekiel is with the gang activities remains unclear, but from the trailer alone, you can quickly tell he is not to be trusted.
Ezekiel Swann is played by Anthony Michael Hall, who is known best for his work in John Hughes movies such as The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles, as well as for his portrayal of Johnny Smith in the television series The Dead Zone, but has also been in plenty of more recent productions, such as Halloween Kills, Bosch: Legacy, and Air Force One Down.
Mark Webber
Jesse
Mark Webber as Jesse standing in an office in Trigger Warning.
Jesse is the Sheriff of the town and also happens to be Parker’s former boyfriend. He is who Parker turns to after she discovers something that leads her to believe that her father’s death was not an accident, but a murder. He warns her to “stay out of it,” but it’s unclear whether he had any involvement in Harry’s death other than not asking questions he doesn’t want answers to. While he appears to genuinely care about her, that doesn’t mean he’s entirely innocent either. If push comes to shove, will he have Parker’s back or is he too deep in Swann’s pocket?
Mark Webber is an actor and director, with roles in many feature films and television series. He directed his first film, Explicit Ills, in 2008 and wrote, directed, and starred in the 2017 drama Flesh and Blood. Webber also appeared in the 2010 action comedy, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and the A24 thriller, Green Room. He is currently working on Figments of Freedom, which he also wrote and directed.
Jake Weary
Elvis
Jake Weary as Elvis, looking at someone while standing in front of a window in Trigger Warning
Elvis is Jesse’s hot-headed brother, who works with Jesse and takes orders from Senator Swann. He may or may not be on the police force, but it’s clear that he’s essentially a hired “heavy-hitter” who carries out the dirty work of those in power over him. Elvis is played by Jake Weary, whose first major acting role was in It Follows as Hugh, the man who passed the curse onto the main protagonist, Jay. Since then, he’s starred in the television series Animal Kingdom and appeared in Paul Schrader's latest movie, Oh Canada.
Tone Bell
Spider
Jessica Alba talking to a man while they're both wearing combat gear in Trigger Warning
Spider is a military friend and covert ops partner of Parker’s. He helps provide her with intel about who she is dealing with through the use of his hacking abilities. Although he initially seems reluctant to get too involved, he soon realizes that she is in over her head without backup and agrees to help her on her latest mission; finding out why her father was killed and uprooting the deep-set corruption within her hometown. Tone Bell is an American stand-up comedian and actor, with appearances in The Flash, Survival of the Thickest, and The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
Gabriel Basso
Mike
Gabriel Basso as Mike, smirking, in Trigger Warning.
Mike is a highly-connected local drug dealer in the town. He could potentially have all the answers that Parker is looking for, but that’s because he was most likely involved in Harry’s death. Either way, dealers tend to not hold favorable views towards those that threaten their business. Mike is played by Gabriel Basso. Basso is best known for his performances in Super 8 and Hillbilly Elegy, but has most recently starred in The Strangers: Chapter 1. In addition to Trigger Warning, he also stars in the television drama action series, The Night Agent, which has just recently completed filming for the second season.
Fans Alarmed by Jessica Alba's Stunning New Instagram Photo
With a growing number of Hollywood stars drawing attention for increasingly slim appearances, Jessica Alba has become the latest celebrity to spark discussion online over her physique.
Alba recently shared an Instagram photo dump highlighting some of her August moments so far. The first photo showed the actress posing for a selfie in a tiger-stripe bikini, putting her slender frame on display. She accessorized the look with gold jewelry and sunglasses.
The rest of the carousel featured snapshots of the Honest founder golfing with her youngest son, spending time with her daughters, relaxing in the sun, enjoying campfires with friends and sharing moments with her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.
Jessica Alba Fans Point Out Her Recent Weight Loss
However, many fans focused on the first bikini photo and expressed concern about Alba's appearance, with some speculating about weight-loss drugs despite there being no confirmation that she has used them.
"Another one lost to Ozempic," one person wrote.
Another said, "Not another Ozempic girl, she was so fine."
"Jessica, we love you but don't turn into Ariana Grande," another commenter wrote, referencing the singer's own recent appearance and the speculation surrounding her weight.
Another fan simply wrote, "I hope all is well," while someone else commented, "Not looking healthy at all. So sad."
Others pushed back against the criticism, arguing that Alba's body should not be subject to public scrutiny.
"People shaming her for the way she looks need their head examined. It's none of your business and it's also the reason women are so self-conscious of their bodies. Mind your business and your manners," one person wrote.
Hollywood Stars Face Health & Weight Loss Concerns
The online conversation surrounding the mom of three comes amid a broader trend of celebrities being scrutinized over their changing appearances. Stars including Charlize Theron, Anna Faris, Ariana Grande and Jenna Ortega have all faced public speculation about weight loss, health or the use of medications such as Ozempic.
While dramatic transformations among celebrities have long attracted attention, recent conversations have increasingly centered on stars who were already petite and now appear noticeably slimmer.
However, without confirmation from the individuals themselves, speculation about the reasons behind someone's weight or appearance remains just that—speculation.
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