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Borderlands
Teaser poster
Directed byEli Roth
Screenplay by
  • Eli Roth
  • Joe Crombie
  • Story byEli Roth
    Based onBorderlands
    byGearbox Software
    Produced by
  • Erik Feig
  • Starring
  • Kevin Hart
  • Bobby Lee
  • Jack Black
  • Edgar Ramírez
  • Ariana Greenblatt
  • Florian Munteanu
  • Gina Gershon
  • Jamie Lee Curtis
  • CinematographyRogier Stoffers
    Edited by
  • Evan Henke
  • Music bySteve Jablonsky

    Production
    companies

    • Media Capital Technologies
  • Arad Productions
  • Picturestart
  • Gearbox Studios
  • 2K
  • Distributed byLionsgate

    Release date

    • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)

    Running time

    101 minutes[1]
    CountryUnited States
    LanguageEnglish

    Borderlands is an upcoming American science fiction action comedy film directed by Eli Roth, who co-wrote the screenplay with Joe Crombie, based on the video game series of the same name developed by Gearbox Software. Produced by Media Capital Technologies, Arad Productions, Picturestart, Gearbox Studios and 2K, and distributed by Lionsgate, it stars an ensemble cast featuring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Bobby Lee, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis, and follows Lillith (played by Blanchett), an infamous outlaw who returns to the place where she grew up, the chaotic planet Pandora, and forms an unexpected alliance with a team of misfits to find the missing daughter of the most powerful man in the universe.[2]

    A film adaptation of the video game series was announced in August 2015, with Lionsgate developing the project with Ari and Avi Arad of Arad Productions producing, and Leigh Whannell was in talks to direct it. By February 2020, Roth was attached to direct the film from a screenplay written by Craig Mazin, with Feig joining as producer through his production company Picturestart. Casting occurred from May 2020 to March 2021, with Blanchett joining the cast, while Hart, Black, and Curtis were added in the following year. Principal photography began in April 2021 in Budapest, Hungary, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and wrapped in June that same year. However, some reshoots were made in two weeks, without Roth's involvement due to his commitments to Thanksgiving, and were directed by Tim Miller.[3]

    Borderlands is set to be released in the United States on August 9, 2024, by Lionsgate.

    Premise[edit]

    Lilith, an infamous outlaw with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing daughter of the universe's most powerful S.O.B., Atlas. Lilith forms an alliance with an unexpected team – Roland, a former elite mercenary, now desperate for redemption; Tiny Tina, a feral pre-teen demolitionist; Krieg, Tina's musclebound, rhetorically challenged protector; Tannis, the scientist with a tenuous grip on sanity; and Claptrap, a persistently wiseass robot. These unlikely heroes must battle alien monsters and dangerous bandits to find and protect the missing girl, who may hold the key to unimaginable power. The fate of the universe could be in their hands but they'll be fighting for something more: each other.[4]

    Cast[edit]

    Additionally, Penn Jillette has a cameo in the film as a preacher overseeing a wedding, after voicing Pain in the video game Borderlands 3 (2019).

    Production[edit]

    Development[edit]

    In May 2015, Leigh Whannell was in talks with Lionsgate Films to write and direct an adaptation of the video game series Borderlands.[5] The film was officially announced in August 2015, with Ari and Avi Arad of Arad Productions producing; however Whannell's involvement was left omitted.[6] Aaron Berg was tapped to pen an R-rated take on the material in April 2016.[7] By June 2018, Oren Uziel assumed scripting duties from Berg.[8][9]

    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.[10]

    Casting[edit]

    Cate Blanchett was cast as Lilith in May 2020.[11][12] Speaking of her decision to join the project, Blanchett said: "The gun-slinging stuff was so much fun. I got really absorbed in that whole world. I think there also may have been a little Covid madness."[13]

    Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black were confirmed to have joined the cast in January and February 2021.[14][15][16][17] The following month, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Haley Bennett were cast.[18][19][20] Édgar Ramírez, Olivier Richters, and Janina Gavankar joined the ensemble in April, alongside Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Charles Babalola, Benjamin Byron Davis, Steven Boyer, Ryann Redmond, and Bobby Lee.[21][22][23][24] By that month, Mazin's script had been rewritten by Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier; and again by Roth.[25] Penn Jillette announced in May that he would have a small role as a preacher in the film.[26]

    Filming[edit]

    Filming officially began on April 1, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[27] The film wrapped on June 22.[28][29] On June 4, 2021, first look images of the cast were released, with black and white images obscuring all but the cast's silhouettes.[30]

    Reshoots[edit]

    In January 2023, it was announced the film would be going through two weeks of reshoots directed by Tim Miller, due to Roth's commitments to Thanksgiving (2023). While Roth would not be involved with the reshoots, he remained attached to the film and gave Miller his blessing.[31] Zak Olkewicz scribed new pages for Miller.[32] In June 2023, Mazin removed his name from the project, replaced by Joe Crombie; Mazin denied reports that Crombie was his pseudonym.[33] Additional literary material credits were given to Berg, Uziel, Taylor, Rettenmaier, Olkewicz, Chris Bremner, and Sam Levinson.[34]

    Music[edit]

    In June 2021, Nathan Barr was announced to score the film, having collaborated with Roth in some of his previous works.[35] However, in October 2023, it was announced that Steve Jablonsky would be taking over scoring duties for Barr.[36]

    Release[edit]

    Borderlands is set to be released theatrically in the United States by Lionsgate Films on August 9, 2024.[37][38][39]

    Marketing[edit]

    During Lionsgate's panel at the 2022 CinemaCon, approximately one-minute of exclusive footage was shown.[40]

    See also[edit]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Borderlands (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. July 4, 2024. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  • ^ Couch, Aaron (April 5, 2021). "Edgar Ramirez Joins Lionsgate's 'Borderlands'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  • ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 7, 2023). "Tim Miller Steps In For Eli Roth To Handle 'Borderlands' Reshoot As Roth Cooks Up Feature Version Of 'Grindhouse' Trailer 'Thanksgiving'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Borderlands - About". Borderlands - Official Movie Site - Lionsgate. Lionsgate Films. Archived from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  • ^ Marc, Christopher (May 18, 2015). "Saw and Insidious Co-Creator Leigh Whannell In Talks to Make Borderlands Movie". The GWW. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ McNary, Dave (August 28, 2015). "'Borderlands' Videogame Movie in Works at Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  • ^ Ford, Rebecca (April 25, 2016). "Borderlands Movie Taps Section 6 Writer to Pen Script (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ Chapman, Tom (April 17, 2018). "Borderlands Movie Characters & Director Possibly Revealed". ScreenRant. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ Melendez, Marcos (June 12, 2019). "Lionsgate's Borderlands Film Will Feature A Female Protagonist (Exclusive)". Full Circle Cinema. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 20, 2020). "Eli Roth To Direct Adaptation Of Sci-Fi Videogame 'Borderlands' For Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 24, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  • ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 5, 2020). "Oscar Winner Cate Blanchett In Talks To Join 'Borderlands' Adaptation At Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  • ^ Romano, Nick (May 28, 2020). "Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth's Borderlands movie". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  • ^ Travis, Ben (February 7, 2024). "Borderlands Turns Cate Blanchett Into A Gunslinger: 'I Got Really Absorbed In That World'". Empire. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  • ^ Dedmon, Tanner (December 16, 2020). "Kevin Hart Reportedly Joining Borderlands Movie as Fan-Favorite Character". ComicBook. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  • ^ Rubin, Rebecca (January 26, 2021). "Kevin Hart to Star Alongside Cate Blanchett in 'Borderlands'". Variety. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  • ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 8, 2021). "Jamie Lee Curtis Joins Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart In 'Borderlands' Adaptation From Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
  • ^ N'Duka, Amanda (February 11, 2021). "Jack Black Reunites With Eli Roth & Cate Blanchett For 'Borderlands' Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
  • ^ Kit, Borys (March 1, 2021). "Young Gamora Actress Ariana Greenblatt Joins Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart in 'Borderlands' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  • ^ Kit, Borys (March 9, 2021). "'Creed II' Actor Florian Munteanu Joining Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart in 'Borderlands' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  • ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2021). "Haley Bennett To Star In Eli Roth's 'Borderlands'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  • ^ Kroll, Justin (April 5, 2021). "'Borderlands': Edgar Ramirez to Play Atlas In Lionsgate's Adaptation Of Popular Video Game". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2021.
  • ^ Valentine, Rebecca (April 6, 2021). "Borderlands Movie Casts Bodybuilder Olivier Richters as Krom". IGN. Archived from the original on April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  • ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 12, 2021). "'Borderlands': Janina Gavankar Joins Eli Roth's Video Game Adaptation From Lionsgate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  • ^ Kroll, Justin (April 29, 2021). "'Borderlands': Gina Gershon, Cheyenne Jackson, Others Round Out Cast Of Lionsgate's Adaptation of Popular Video Game". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
  • ^ Makuch, Eddie (April 20, 2021). "Borderlands Movie's Haley Bennet Shares First Look At The Script". GameSpot. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ Anderton, Ethan (May 9, 2021). "'Borderlands' Movie Adds Magician and Comedian Penn Jillette to the Cast". /Film. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  • ^ Dubey, Nivedita (July 12, 2023). "Borderlands Fans Can Expect a 'Wacky, 'Over-the-Top' Film, Says Jamie Lee Curtis". cbr.com. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
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  • ^ Nolfi, Joey (July 11, 2023). "Jamie Lee Curtis previews 'wacky' Borderlands movie, reveals new Tannis character details". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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  • ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 7, 2023). "Tim Miller Steps In For Eli Roth To Handle 'Borderlands' Reshoot As Roth Cooks Up Feature Version Of 'Grindhouse' Trailer 'Thanksgiving'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 8, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  • ^ "Heat Vision". The Hollywood Reporter. January 13, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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  • ^ "Borderlands Writing Credits". WGA Directory. June 21, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  • ^ "Nathan Barr to Score Eli Roth's 'Borderlands'". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on August 29, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  • ^ "Steve Jablonsky Scoring 'Borderlands' Film Adaptation". Film Music Reporter. October 9, 2023.
  • ^ Sim, Jonathan (July 12, 2023). "Borderlands Movie Releasing in 2024, Jamie Lee Curtis Details Tannis". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
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