Imagine doing something you never thought possible—taking a tour of a movie set without leaving your comfy chair. Picture yourself amidst the sets, the stunts, the actors, with none other than director Eli Roth himself guiding the experience.
Let me share an exciting revelation—io9 has just unveiled an astonishing new video captured on the set of the much-anticipated video game adaptation, Borderlands. By collaborating with Light Sail VR, Eli Roth has managed to film some jaw-dropping footage featuring stars like Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Ariana Greenblatt. While this experience truly shines when viewed in VR, it’s pretty impressive even in regular 2D.
“I’ve always been a VR enthusiast and have been exploring with a GoPro 360 since 2018,” Roth mentioned in a statement. “With the pandemic making set visits impossible, I wanted to give fans the unique chance to get a feel for what being on the set of Borderlands was like. You’ll witness the extensive work our talented art department did in Budapest, catch rehearsals with the actors, and experience Cate Blanchett and Ariana Greenblatt performing high-flying stunts a hundred feet in the air. Teaming up with my friends at Light Sail VR has resulted in a thrilling experience, truly immersing you in the heart of the action. It offers a real sense of being on set with us in the wild universe of Borderlands.”
Here’s your chance to dive in.
Borderlands, the film, follows a renowned bounty hunter played by Blanchett who returns to her home planet of Pandora. Her mission: to track down the missing daughter of the notorious Atlas, portrayed by Edgar Ramírez. Along her journey, she bands together with a diverse group of characters, embarking on an adventure to uncover one of Pandora’s great mysteries. Joining her are Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Mark your calendars for its release on August 9.
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