Get ready to dive into the chaotic world of Borderlands! Lionsgate has just released a new featurette titled “Dysfunctional Family,” spotlighting the upcoming action-packed film directed by Eli Roth. This exclusive behind-the-scenes look showcases the dynamic between the writer-director and the film’s star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt, and Florian Munteanu. The highly anticipated movie is set to hit theaters on August 9, 2024.
Inside the Featurette
The “Dysfunctional Family” featurette offers fans a glimpse into the creation of Borderlands, highlighting the unique chemistry and camaraderie among the cast. Eli Roth, known for his bold and visionary directing style, collaborates closely with a lineup of Hollywood heavyweights to bring the beloved video game franchise to life.
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The featurette emphasizes the impressive ensemble cast’s dedication to their roles. Cate Blanchett, known for her versatile performances, brings depth and complexity to Lilith. Kevin Hart and Jack Black provide a perfect blend of humor and action, while Jamie Lee Curtis adds her signature charm to the mix. Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteanu’s portrayals of Tiny Tina and Krieg promise to deliver thrilling and explosive moments.
The Filler Information
Cate Blanchett stars as Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a shadowy past, who finds herself reluctantly returning to her chaotic home planet, Pandora. Kevin Hart plays Roland, a seasoned mercenary with a mission, while Jack Black lends his voice to Claptrap, the wisecracking robot. Jamie Lee Curtis takes on the role of Tannis, an eccentric scientist, and Ariana Greenblatt portrays Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist. Florian Munteanu rounds out the team as Krieg, Tiny Tina’s musclebound protector.
Borderlands follows Lilith on a mission to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful figure, played by Edgar Ramírez. To succeed, Lilith forms an unlikely alliance with Roland, Tiny Tina, Krieg, Tannis, and Claptrap. Together, they must battle alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. While the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, this ragtag team will also discover the importance of family and camaraderie.
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Directed by Eli Roth, with a screenplay co-written by Roth and Joe Crombie, Borderlands is based on the wildly popular video game series created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K. The film is produced by Ari Arad, Avi Arad, and Erik Feig, with executive producers Tim Miller, Ethan Smith, Louise Rosner, Emmy Yu, Lucy Kitada, Randy Pitchford, and Strauss Zelnick.
A Thrilling Cinematic Experience
As one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time, Borderlands promises to deliver a thrilling and visually stunning cinematic experience. The “Dysfunctional Family” featurette showcases the cast’s chemistry, the film’s high-octane action, and the rich, immersive world of Pandora.
For now, enjoy the “Dysfunctional Family” featurette and get ready to embark on an epic adventure with Lilith and her band of misfits. Borderlands releases in theaters on August 9, 2024.
About Borderlands
Release Date: August 9, 2024
Directed by: Eli Roth
Screenplay by: Eli Roth and Joe Crombie
Screen Story by: Eli Roth
Based on: The Video Game Borderlands created by Gearbox Software and published by 2K
Produced by: Ari Arad, p.g.a., Avi Arad, Erik Feig
Executive Produced by: Tim Miller, Ethan Smith, Louise Rosner, Emmy Yu, Lucy Kitada, Christopher Woodrow, K. Blaine Johnston, Randy Pitchford, Strauss Zelnick
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis
Synopsis: Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas (Ramírez), the universe’s most powerful S.O.B. Lilith forms an unexpected alliance with a ragtag team of misfits – Roland (Hart), a seasoned mercenary on a mission; Tiny Tina (Greenblatt), a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg (Munteanu), Tina’s musclebound protector; Tannis (Curtis), the oddball scientist who’s seen it all; and Claptrap (Black), a wiseass robot.
Together, these unlikely heroes must battle an alien species and dangerous bandits to uncover one of Pandora’s most explosive secrets. The fate of the universe could be in their hands – but they’ll be fighting for something more: each other. Based on one of the best-selling videogame franchises of all time, welcome to BORDERLANDS.
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