Borderlands, the franchise by Gearbox Software and 2K, which merges action, role-playing, and FPS in a space Western setting which has been adapted to a live action film starring fiery red head Cate Blanchett as Lilith, is set to be released on 9 August. The game, praised for humour and cooperative multiplayer, has shipped over 77 million copies. Inspired by Doom and Diablo, it follows Vault Hunters seeking treasure on Pandora, rich with alien artefacts and danger. Memorable characters like soldier Roland, Siren Lilith, hunter Mordecai, and brawler Brick populate the series. Sequels and DLCs expand the universe, introducing renegade soldier Axton, Siren Maya, “gunzerker” Salvador, masked assassin Zer0, “Mechromancer” Gaige, and deranged wanderer Krieg. With rich lore and addictive game play, Borderlands captivated gamers worldwide.
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The long-awaited Borderlands film adaptation, set for release on August 9th, promises an immersive journey into the iconic video game series’ universe. Led by star Cate Blanchett as Lilith, the movie unveils a diverse cast of characters, including Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Jamie Lee Curtis as Tannis, and Jack Black as Claptrap.
Directed by Eli Roth and with re-shoots by Tim Miller, the film has endured a tumultuous development process, with multiple changes in directors and writers over nearly ten years. Despite challenges, anticipation for the movie has soared, fuelled by glimpses of the cast in their iconic roles.
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Near the end of filming, Curtis, shared a glimpse of Siren on Instagram. “Welcome to BORDERLANDS and a secret BTS shot I took of Lilith, our legendary heroine, psycho blasting, vault hunting, vixen with a bad attitude and two Oscars to add to the baddasery in her tool belt,” the Halloween actress captioned the silhouette of Blanchett. “The once and future Queen of EVERYTHING, #cateblanchett.”
The film will be about Blanchett’s Lilith, a notorious outlaw returning to her home planet Pandora, forms an unlikely alliance with a team of outcasts to rescue the missing daughter of Atlas. Joined by former soldier Roland, pre-teen demolitionist Tiny Tina, Tina’s bodyguard Krieg, scientist Tannis, and robot Claptrap, Lilith embarks on a perilous journey battling alien monsters and dangerous bandits.
Filming began in April 2021 and wrapped in June of the same year, with Curtis sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Blanchett’s portrayal of the Siren. The film promises to deliver high-octane action, humour, and heart as the characters navigate the treacherous landscapes of Pandora in search of the missing girl and confront the challenges that lie ahead.
With its star-studded cast and faithful adaptation of the beloved video game series, Borderlands is poised to captivate audiences and bring the epic adventure of Pandora to life on the big screen.
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Couldn’t they have find a younger actress for Lilith?
As one of my writer friends will tell you based on reading the inside scoop of the acting business, it’s due to the lack of new American acting talent entering the business.
A lot of the new acting talent they’re bringing in is imported From Britain due to a lack of new talent being trained or crafted in America. A lot of the would be American talent are sufficing as new media influencers on TikTok or Youtube, which looks to be their goal. Whereas the younger British ones are trained in stage and television acting.
They’re likely also choosing familiar faces.
The fact they’ve sat on the film for two years (it was “completed” in 2022), not to mention they only just released a trailer with just over 6 months to go before release, tells me that the studio doesn’t have much of any faith in the film, which means it’s probably going to end up being a discount clone of Guardians of the Galaxy. PASS!