The Geekcentric Podcast

Behind The Geeks | Alden Ehrenreich Talks WEAPONS, Directing Lessons, and That Mustache

Episode Summary

In this interview, we sit down with Alden Ehrenreich to talk about his role in Weapons, the chilling new film from Zach Cregger. Alden shares how physical details like Paul’s mustache helped him ground the character, the deeper themes running beneath the surface of the film, and what drew him to a genre he usually avoids. We also discuss lessons he’s taking into his directing after working with Zach.

Episode Notes

In this interview, we sit down with Alden Ehrenreich to talk about his role in Weapons, the chilling new film from Zach Cregger. Alden shares how physical details like Paul’s mustache helped him ground the character, the deeper themes running beneath the surface of the film, and what drew him to a genre he usually avoids. We also discuss lessons he’s taking into his directing after working with Zach. 

WEAPONS hits theatres and IMAX on August 8, 2025.