The original Borderlands game hit the scene about a month into my relationship with my spouse. We had shared games with each other previously; however, this was the first title we played coop. We were so obsessed that we beat it in a day and continued playing it many times over. Then, three years later, we continued the tradition with the second installment. 2019, the third game rolled around, and we were again pleased with the series. Now, we are foaming at the mouth, waiting for news on the fourth title. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for the news about Borderlands 4. However, we do have news about the movie trailer. So, grab a Moxx-tail, sit back, relax, and let’s get into it.
The Cast of Borderlands
Whether one agrees with the casting or not, the Borderlands movie has some series star power. Below is a table of the cast members, their respective roles, and the character’s origin game.
| Actor/Actress | Role | Game Origin |
| Cate Blanchett | Lilith | Original |
| Ariana Greenblatt | Tiny Tina | Two |
| Haley Bennett | Unknown New Character | N/A |
| Jack Black | Claptrap | Original |
| Jamie Lee Curtis | Tannis | Original |
| Gina Gershon | Moxxi | Original |
| Kevin Hart | Roland | Original |
| Bobby Lee | Larry | N/A |
| Edgar Ramírez | Atlas | Gun Manufacturer |
| Janina Gavankar | Knoxx | Original |
| Olivier Richters | Krom | Original |
| Cheyenne Jackson | Jakobs | Gun Manufacturer / Supporting Character in Three |
| Charles Babalola | Hammerlock | Two |
| Florian Munteanu | Krieg | Two |
| Benjamin Byron Davis | Marcus | Original |
| Steven Boyer | Scooter | Original |
| Ryann Redmond | Ellie | Two |
| Paula Andrea Placido | Quinn | Possibly Three, if Scientist Quinn |
The Plot
The upcoming film, directed by Eli Roth, is based on the game series of the same name developed by Gearbox Software. It is centered on the infamous outlaw Lilith, who reluctantly returns home to the planet of Pandora. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful man. However, she cannot do it alone. Lilith puts together a ragtag team of misfits, including former mercenary Roland, demolition specialist Tiny Tina, the muscle Krieg, super scientist Tannis, and goofy robot Claptrap. The team will fight monsters and bandits while attempting to save the missing girl, who may or may not be the key to a major power.
The Trailer
Thoughts on the Borderlands Movie
When the cast was first announced, I will admit, I was weary. Jack Black playing Claptrap was the only positive that I could find. However, all those doubts aside, I think this movie will be fun. The trailer has a lot of details that I appreciated seeing. First, I geeked out a bit when I saw Marcus’s bus. That bus has started so many happy memories, and I could not help but smile. Secondly, the brief glimpse we saw of the runner looks excellent. I have spent plenty of time customizing my rides to look cool, and this one fits the vibe check. Finally, there was a brief glimpse of Gershon dolled up as Moxxi and Munteanu suited up as Krieg hit the mark. They look great, and I am excited to see more. My only hope now is to hear Krieg say one line. I imagine it was a non-speaking role. However, if I get one “I wanna ride a meat bicycle” or “LIGHTNING BOLT,” I will be tickled pink. Ultimately, I will go see this movie and am excited to report back afterward.
Odds & Ends
The Borderlands movie will hit theaters on August 9th, 2024. For more information, you can visit their website. If you want to look back at previous thoughts on the film when it was first announced, check out this article. Overall, I look forward to the many EXPLOSIONS and antics we will see in this film.
