Borderlands (film)

Upcoming film by Eli RothTemplate:SHORTDESC:Upcoming film by Eli Roth

* Craig Mazin
* Eli Roth
* Avi Arad
* Ari Arad
* Erik Feig
* Cate Blanchett
* Kevin Hart
* Jack Black
* Jamie Lee Curtis
* Ariana Greenblatt
* Florian Munteanu
* Haley Bennett
* Édgar Ramírez
* Arad Productions
* Picturestart

***Borderlands*** is an upcoming American science fiction action comedy film directed by Eli Roth, from a screenplay written by Craig Mazin and Roth, based on the video game series of the same name developed by Gearbox Software and published by 2K, and stars an ensemble cast featuring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film is produced by Ari and Avi Arad, and Erik Feig, under their Arad Productions and Picturestart company banners, respectively.

*Borderlands* is set to be distributed in the United States by Lionsgate.

## Cast

* Cate Blanchett as Lilith
* Kevin Hart as Roland
* Jack Black as Claptrap
* Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr. Patricia Tannis
* Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina
* Florian Munteanu as Krieg
* Haley Bennett
* Édgar Ramírez as Atlas
* Olivier Richters as Krom
* Janina Gavankar as Commander Knoxx
* Gina Gershon as Mad Moxxi
* Cheyenne Jackson as Jakobs
* Charles Babalola as Hammerlock
* Benjamin Byron Davis as Marcus
* Steven Boyer as Scooter
* Ryann Redmond as Ellie
* Bobby Lee as Larry

Additionally, Penn Jillette has a cameo in the film as a preacher overseeing a wedding, after voicing Pain in *Borderlands 3*.

## Production

A film adaptation of the video game series was first announced in August 2015 with Lionsgate developing the project with Ari and Avi Arad of Arad Productions producing. In February 2020, Eli Roth was attached to direct the film from a screenplay written by Craig Mazin, with Erik Feig joining as producer through his production company Picturestart. Cate Blanchett entered negotiations to play the role of Lilith in May 2020, with Lionsgate confirming she would star later in the month. Kevin Hart was confirmed to play Roland in January 2021. In February, Jamie Lee Curtis was cast to play Dr. Patricia Tannis, with Jack Black cast to provide the voice of Claptrap. The following month, Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteanu were cast as Tiny Tina and Krieg respectively, with Haley Bennett cast in an undisclosed role.

Filming officially commenced on April 1, 2021, in Hungary and wrapped on June 22. Édgar Ramírez, Olivier Richters, and Janina Gavankar joined the cast the same month alongside Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Charles Babalola, Benjamin Byron Davis, Steven Boyer, Ryann Redmond, and Bobby Lee. Penn Jillette, who had a voice role in *Borderlands 3* as Pain, revealed he was to shoot scenes for a small role in the film as a preacher.

On June 4, first look images of the cast were released. The black and white images obscured all but the casts’ silhouettes.

## Music

In June 2021, Nathan Barr was announced to score the film, having previously collaborated with Roth in some of his previous works.

## References

1. ↑ Eirinn Disbrow.
2. ↑ Edgar Ramirez Joins Lionsgate's 'Borderlands' (en-US) (2021-04-05).
3. ↑ McNary, Dave (August 28, 2015). 'Borderlands' Videogame Movie in Works at Lionsgate.
4. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 20, 2020). Eli Roth To Direct Adaptation Of Sci-Fi Videogame 'Borderlands' For Lionsgate.
5. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (May 5, 2020). Oscar Winner Cate Blanchett In Talks To Join 'Borderlands' Adaptation At Lionsgate.
6. ↑ Romano, Nick (May 28, 2020). Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth's Borderlands movie.
7. ↑ Dedmon, Tanner (December 16, 2020). Kevin Hart Reportedly Joining Borderlands Movie as Fan-Favorite Character.
8. ↑ Roxborough, Scott (January 7, 2021). Why COVID Couldn't Stop the Hungarian Production Boom.
9. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (January 26, 2021). Kevin Hart to Star Alongside Cate Blanchett in 'Borderlands'.
10. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 8, 2021). Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart In 'Borderlands' Adaptation From Lionsgate.
11. ↑ N'Duka, Amanda (February 11, 2021). Jack Black Reunites With Eli Roth & Cate Blanchett For 'Borderlands' Movie.
12. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 1, 2021). Young Gamora Actress Ariana Greenblatt Joins Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart in 'Borderlands' Movie.
13. ↑ Kit, Borys (March 9, 2021). 'Creed II' Actor Florian Munteanu Joining Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart in 'Borderlands' Movie (Exclusive).
14. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2021). Haley Bennett To Star In Eli Roth's 'Borderlands'.
15. ↑ Borderlands (January 25, 2021).
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17. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 5, 2021). 'Borderlands': Edgar Ramirez to Play Atlas In Lionsgate's Adaptation Of Popular Video Game.
18. ↑ Valentine, Rebecca (April 6, 2021). Borderlands Movie Casts Bodybuilder Olivier Richters as Krom.
19. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 12, 2021). 'Borderlands': Janina Gavankar Joins Eli Roth's Video Game Adaptation From Lionsgate.
20. ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 29, 2021). 'Borderlands': Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Others Round Out Cast Of Lionsgate's Adaptation of Popular Video Game.
21. ↑ Anderton, Ethan (May 9, 2021). 'Borderlands' Movie Adds Magician and Comedian Penn Jillette to the Cast.
22. ↑ 'Borderlands' Cast Assembles in First Images (en) (June 4, 2021).
23. ↑ Nathan Barr to Score Eli Roth's 'Borderlands'.

## External links

* Official website
* *Borderlands* at IMDb

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