Katy O’Brian: Rising Star of Hollywood After a Successful 2024, Poised for Big Breakthrough in 2025

Katy O’Brian experienced a remarkable year in 2024, which has positioned her for even greater achievements in 2025. Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, where she was born on February 12, 1989, O’Brian is a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. For seven years, she served as a police officer in Carmel, Indiana, before making a bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles in 2016 to chase her dream of acting. She initially secured minor guest roles in notable television shows including The Walking Dead and How to Get Away with Murder, gradually advancing to more prominent positions in television.

O’Brian gained significant recognition with her portrayal of George in Z Nation, followed by her roles as Major Sara Grey in Black Lightning and Elia Kane in The Mandalorian. The turning point in her career came in 2023 when she transitioned to film, portraying Jentorra, the leader of the Freedom Fighters in the Quantum Realm, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. However, it was in 2024 that O’Brian truly broke through, achieving notable success with two major films.

A Stellar Performance in 2024: With Love Lies Bleeding & Twisters

Both of O’Brian’s 2024 Films Become Major Successes

Katy O'Brian as Jackie in Love Lies Bleeding

Katy O'Brian and Kristen Stewart in Love Lies Bleeding

In Love Lies Bleeding, O’Brian took on the character Jacqueline “Jackie”Cleaver, an aspiring bodybuilder alongside Kristen Stewart’s character, Lou, the gym manager entangled with organized crime. The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2024 and garnered acclaim for both O’Brian and Stewart’s performances, with critics labeling it one of the standout films of the year.

The summer blockbuster, Twisters, also solidified O’Brian’s status in Hollywood, grossing over $370 million globally. Although her role as Dani was less prominent compared to her lead in Love Lies Bleeding, her presence further showcased her range and appeal.

Katy O’Brian’s 2025 Projects: A Launchpad for Future Success

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Building on her successful year, Katy O’Brian is set to star in multiple exciting projects in 2025. Her first appearance will be in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the eagerly awaited eighth installment of the franchise. While specific details about her character remain undisclosed, this film is anticipated to be one of the year’s biggest box office draws.

Katy O’Brian’s Upcoming Movies (per IMDb)	Status	Release Date
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning	Post-production	May 23, 2025
The Running Man	Filming	November 7, 2025
Maintenance Required	Post-production	TBA
Queens of the Dead	Post-production	TBA
Untitled Christy Martin biopic	Post-production	TBA

Additionally, O’Brian will appear in The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright, where she stars alongside Glen Powell, her co-star from Twisters. This action-packed thriller, based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel, features a deadly game show format wherein contestants must evade ruthless hunters to win cash prizes. Katy O’Brian’s involvement in two highly awaited films underscores her momentum from 2024 into 2025.

Source: IMDb

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