Scott Adkins, Alanna De La Rosa, and Ernesto Diaz Espinoza on DIABLO

You're listening to Following Films, the podcast where we dig beneath the surface of cinema to uncover the stories behind the screen. I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today we’re going deep into the heart of Diablo — a lean, ferocious action-thriller starring Scott Adkins that lands today in theaters and on demand.

Diablo is the story of Kris Chaney — a man fresh out of prison, carrying the weight of a promise and running from the kind of danger you can’t hide from. Directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, the film mixes brutal martial arts choreography, a relentless villain, and a surprising emotional core.

In this special episode, I’m joined first by Scott Adkins, who talks about the physical and emotional challenge of playing Kris — a man torn between violence and redemption.

Then, I speak with Alanna de la Rossa, who plays Elisa — a pivotal role that grounds the story with vulnerability and strength. We dive into her experience on set, working opposite Adkins, and what it meant to represent her Colombian roots in an international action film.

And finally, I close things out with director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza, who shares his vision for Diablo — from crafting terrifying villains to building tension through movement, silence, and raw human conflict.

This is one of our most action-packed episodes yet — and there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface than just fists and bullets.

Welcome to Following Films. Let’s get into Diablo