Have you ever imagined touring a movie set without leaving your comfy chair? Well, you’re in for a treat! Get ready to explore a cinematic world brimming with sets, stunts, and star power, guided by none other than director Eli Roth.
We’re thrilled to introduce an exclusive sneak peek into the making of the upcoming video game adaptation, Borderlands, through a mind-blowing new video. Thanks to a collaboration with Light Sail VR, Roth has captured some extraordinary on-set moments featuring big names like Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Ariana Greenblatt. While this riveting footage is optimized for VR, it’s pretty spectacular even in 2D.
“I’ve always been a huge VR enthusiast, ever since I started using a GoPro 360 in 2018,” Roth shared. “When the pandemic hit, traditional set visits became impossible, so I wanted to invite fans into the world we created while filming Borderlands. You’ll get to see our talented Budapest art department’s breathtaking sets, experience the actors’ adrenaline-pumping rehearsals, and watch Cate Blanchett and Ariana Greenblatt in action as they dart across a collapsing truck bed, a hundred feet in the air. Together with Light Sail VR, we’ve engineered an immersive experience that’ll plant you right in the heart of the chaos. It’s the closest you’ll get to feeling the electric energy and craziness of the set.”
Check it out right here.
In the world of Borderlands, a legendary bounty hunter played by Blanchett returns to her home planet, Pandora, on a quest to find the missing daughter of the nefarious Atlas, portrayed by Edgar Ramírez. Alongside a ragtag band of companions, she embarks on an adventure riddled with one of Pandora’s most enigmatic secrets. The star-studded cast includes Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Mark your calendars, as the film is set to hit theaters on August 9.
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