Behind The Geeks | From Hardcore Henry to Heads of State with Director Ilya Naishuller

We sit down with Heads of State director Ilya Naishuller (Hardcore Henry, Nobody) to talk about his latest action-comedy starring John Cena, Idris Elba, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Ilya shares what it was like working with this powerhouse cast, how the wild on-set energy shaped the film, and how Heads of State compares to his previous work. We also dive into the lessons he’s carried from Hardcore Henry, his music-driven approach to editing, and what iconic franchise — Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or gaming — he’d love to tackle next.

HEADS OF STATE streams globally on Prime Video July 2, 2025.

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