Is A House of Dynamite based on a true story? What inspired Netflix's new thriller

Netflix's new thriller, A House of Dynamite, is a fictional story not based on actual events. While the film's plot, which centers on multiple groups reacting to a catastrophic assault on American territory and the subsequent race to prevent nuclear conflict, is not drawn from real incidents, director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim were inspired by the current geopolitical climate and conducted extensive research into American defense systems to create a plausible scenario. Bigelow, who grew up during a time when the threat of nuclear war was a constant concern, aims to reawaken audiences to this terrifying possibility in the current volatile world. The film features Rebecca Ferguson as Captain Olivia Walker, a military communications officer in the White House Situation Room, a role that required significant research, including discussions with former Situation Room senior director Larry Pfeiffer, w... download the app to read more