Inde Navarrette: Obsession star in new sci-fi thriller The Waffle House Index

Her role as Rogue in "X-Men" was recently announced – and now her next film has already been confirmed: Inde Navarrette will star in the new science-fiction thriller "The Waffle House Index." In addition, the "Obsession" star will serve as an executive producer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Louis Paxton will direct "The Waffle House Index." The screenplay was written by Andrew Nunnelly.

Details about the plot have already been revealed. And one thing is already clear: the film promises to be quite a wild mix. The story centers on a Waffle House waitress having a bad day that doesn't seem likely to get any better. During her night shift, a stranger with a gun shows up. But that's just the beginning. It looks like she'll then have to deal with a mass flood, killer crocodiles, a nuclear explosion, and aliens. A magical bunker under the Waffle House also plays a role. At least on paper, that sounds like an incredibly outlandish plot.

The film's title refers to an unofficial scale for measuring the severity of a hurricane. The various levels of the "Waffle House Index" are based on the extent to which the Waffle House – a chain that's basically open 24/7 – can maintain operations in an affected area. The less able the Waffle House is to do so, the greater the danger posed by the hurricane is said to be.

Inde Navarette: Potential Oscar contender thanks to Obsession

With Inde Navarette, the sci-fi thriller "The Waffle House Index" boasts a star who is currently in high demand. Some viewers may still remember the actress from her roles in the series "13 Reasons Why" and "Superman & Lois." At the time, it was hard to imagine just how rapidly her career would take off shortly thereafter. The breakthrough came with her lead role in "Obsession." The horror film became a massive hit, filling movie theaters to capacity. "Obsession" has grossed $505 million worldwide to date and currently ranks 10th among the most successful films of the year so far – and that with a production budget reportedly totaling just $750,000.

But it's not just the box office results that are impressive. The film has also garnered rave reviews from critics. Navarette's performance played a major role in this success. "Obsession" tells the story of a young man whose wish is granted by a supernatural toy: His dream woman falls madly in love with him – with devastating consequences. In the eyes of many critics, Navarette embodies this dream woman so convincingly that she's even being touted as a potential Oscar contender.

Part of the X-Men as Rogue

Consequently, the actress has been in high demand since her role in "Obsession." And her next big part has already been confirmed. In the new "X-Men" movie, we'll see her alongside stars like Adam Driver and Samara Weaving as Rogue. The mutant, who can absorb the energy of others through touch, is hugely popular and is likely to give Navarette's acting career a significant boost, considering how much attention the Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters receive worldwide.

Just recently, there was speculation about a possible role for Navarette in "Heat 2." It was reported that she had allegedly turned down a role in the long-awaited sequel to Michael Mann's classic thriller in order to star in the "X-Men" film instead. However, as TheWrap later reported, she was never actually offered the role in "Heat 2." She did meet with director Michael Mann, but nothing came of it. In any case, with her part in the new sci-fi thriller "The Waffle House Index," Navarrette has secured another role in which she can showcase her talent. We're already excited to see how she'll fare in the face of killer crocodiles, aliens, and a nuclear explosion.