Ten years have passed since the inception of the Borderlands cinematic project, which was finally unveiled with a trailer posted yesterday after two rounds of filming. The first phase took place in 2021 during the COVID period, followed by reshoots early in 2023. Drawing inspiration from James Gunn’s films, especially the laid-back and colorful ambiance of Guardians of the Galaxy, the project centers on the adventures of a group of eccentric mercenaries led by Lilith, a mysterious bounty hunter played by Cate Blanchett. While Cate Blanchett’s status as an accomplished actress is well-established, her casting in this role may seem somewhat off due to the age disparity between her and the character. Kevin Hart portrays Roland and appears overly enthusiastic for the part, whereas Tiny Tina is brought to life by Ariana Greenblatt, a young actress recently featured in Barbie. Florian Munteanu plays Krieg, with Jack Black voicing Claptrap.
The release of the Borderlands film is anticipated for August 7th of next year in cinemas. The cinematic project, which has been in development for a decade, recently released its trailer following two filming phases in 2021 and 2023. Directed by James Gunn, known for Guardians of the Galaxy, the film focuses on eccentric mercenaries led by Lilith, played by Cate Blanchett. While Blanchett is renowned for her acting skills, concerns have been raised about her age difference from the character she portrays. The cast also includes Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, and Jack Black providing Claptrap’s voiceover.
