Blanchett's Lockdown Madness, Fueled by Chainsaws, Drove Her Toward Borderlands
Revamped Adventure Awaits in Borderlands Later This Summer
Get ready, folks! The added excitement of Borderlands' August 9 release is palpable, especially when considering the powerhouse cast this movie boasts. The unlikely alliance of Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Hart, Ariana Greenblatt, Edgar Ramírez, the voice of Jack Black, and none other than Cate Blanchett? Talk about a dream team!
But what about the enigmatic Blanchett, known primarily for dramatic roles (fair enough, she's a two-time Oscar winner for films like The Aviator and Blue Jasmine)? Rec astronaut Lilith, a space outlaw, isn't just any mere paycheck gig.
The esteemed actress herself clarified her reasoning during an interview with Empire. "Quarantine craziness," Blanchett explained, "may have swayed my decision to jump on board, under the watchful eye of director Eli Roth, with whom I've previously collaborated on The House With a Clock in Its Walls."
Quarantine or not, Blanchett committed to some COVID-friendly research. "My thumbs could barely manage a phone call, but I went ahead and splurged on a PS5," she shared. "I recruited the whole family to play alongside me, immersing ourselves in the Borderlands universe to familiarize ourselves with the game's nuances and player-loved elements."
What's more, Blanchett was captivated by the oddball appeal of the Borderlands adaptation – an unexpected pairing that's not for the faint of heart. "I'm a sucker for challenging roles," she admitted. "The thought of tackling gunfights and action sequences was intriguing, and pretty thrilling." Guess there'll be no chainsaw showdowns, then?
Mark your calendars, Borderlands enthusiasts; it's showtime on August 9!
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Did You Know?
- Cate Blanchett swiftly signed on for the Borderlands adaptation, drawn in by the film's visionary director, Eli Roth, and the movie's eclectic ensemble cast.
- Blanchett is noted for her remarkable versatility, earning acclaim for her roles in wide-ranging films like The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Thor: Ragnarok, and many more.
- Preparing for the action-oriented character of Lilith, Cate Blanchett engaged in careful research, familiarizing herself with game elements, analyzing the script, and consulting with fellow actors to ensure a compelling performance.
- Cate Blanchett, a two-time Oscar winner for films like The Aviator and Blue Jasmine, has added the voice role of space outlaw Lilith in the Borderlands movie to her impressive résumé.
- To better understand the game's nuances and player-loved elements, Blanchett even invested in a PS5 and played Borderlands with her family.
- With an eclectic ensemble cast that includes the voices of Jack Black and Cate Blanchett, as well as renowned director Eli Roth, the upcoming Borderlands movie promises to be an exciting adaptation.
- Fans of movie and gaming enthusiasts alike should mark their calendars for August 9, as the anticipated Borderlands movie arrives, bringing with it a mix of action, comedy, and science fiction.
