Director Eli Roth, along with Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteneau, unveiled first-look footage of the "Borderlands" movie at IGN Live's event. The showcased clip includes thrilling action scenes featuring characters like Lilith (Cate Blanchett), Roland (Kevin Hart), Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black), and more, battling psycho bandits. A memorable disruption by bandits on stage added to the excitement of the event. Notably, Ariana Greenblatt has drawn inspiration from Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn for her role as Tiny Tina. "Borderlands" is set to hit North American theaters on August 9, 2024.
What characters from the Borderlands video game are featured in the movie adaptation?The "Borderlands" movie features characters such as Lilith (played by Cate Blanchett), Roland (Kevin Hart), Claptrap (voiced by Jack Black), Dr. Patricia Tannis (Jamie Lee Curtis), Tiny Tina (Ariana Greenblatt), and Krieg (Florian Munteneau).
The "Borderlands" franchise, developed by Gearbox Software, is renowned for its unique blend of first-person shooter and role-playing mechanics, set in a post-apocalyptic world with distinctive cel-shaded graphics. The series has garnered a massive following due to its engaging storylines, humorous writing, and diverse character roster, making the film adaptation highly anticipated by fans.
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The reveal of the Borderlands movie footage is pure hype fuel for fans, combining the series' trademark humor and chaos with some heavy-hitting star power. With Cate Blanchett as Lilith and Jack Black voicing Claptrap, it looks like they're aiming to capture the game’s wild spirit perfectly.
It's awesome to see the Borderlands movie bringing such a powerhouse cast to beloved characters; Cate Blanchett as Lilith and Jack Black as Claptrap sound like perfect fits I'm really intrigued to see how Ariana Greenblatt channels Margot Robbie's iconic energy for Tiny Tina – August 2024 can't come soon enough.
Seeing the Borderlands movie finally coming to life with such a stellar cast and some fantastic first-look footage is hyping me up even more for its release next year. Ariana Greenblatt channeling Tiny Tina with a Margot Robbie twist sounds like an absolute blast—can’t wait to see the psycho bandits wreak havoc on the big screen