Exclusive: Jamie Lee Curtis Drops Exciting Character Details, Unveils Eli Roth's Borderlands Movie Release Update!
Exciting news for Borderlands fans! Jamie Lee Curtis reveals new character details for Eli Roth's upcoming movie, hinting at a promising portrayal of Tannis Reshoots add to the anticipation surrounding the highly-anticipated adaptation Stay tuned for more updates!
Eli Roth's highly-anticipated Borderlands movie adaptation receives a release update from Jamie Lee Curtis, who also reveals information about her character. The Borderlands video game was released in 2009 and took players on a thrilling journey to a sci-fi world, where a group of "Vault Hunters" battled various enemies while searching for valuable treasure. In 2020, it was announced that director Roth would be helming the long-awaited Borderlands movie adaptation, which would feature a cast including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Gina Gershon, Haley Bennett, and others. As fans eagerly await news of the Borderlands release date, Curtis provides a hopeful update, stating, "The movie was filmed in Budapest during COVID, and I believe it will be released next year." Additionally, Curtis shares some insights about her character, Patricia Tannis. Read below for more details.
Curtis’ Tannis Description Is Good News For Fans Of The Borderlands Games
It's excessively exaggerated, quite eccentric, and highly entertaining. ... [Tannis] has autism. She's an unconventional woman with objectum sexuality, meaning she develops romantic feelings for inanimate objects. [She is] the character who was acquainted with the mother of Cate Blanchett's character, which is the reason I am part of the film. I serve as the link to Cate's early history.
Curtis accurately portrays the cinematic interpretation of Tannis as an individual with autism who forms unusual emotional attachments to inanimate objects, such as her portable voice recorder. However, the character of Tannis in the game exhibits additional eccentricities, including sociopathic tendencies, leading to her being described as "an introverted individual with Asperger's who is mentally unstable."
Curtis' attraction to playing the character of Tannis stems from her many strange characteristics, providing ample opportunity for a unique and eccentric performance. Moreover, Curtis' description of Tannis is promising for fans of the original game, as it suggests that the film will strive to stay true to Borderlands' unconventional and extreme characters. While fans would appreciate a more definitive release date, the potential 2024 release brings some hope. Encouraging news regarding Borderlands has been scarce lately, with Tim Miller replacing Roth for reshoots and screenwriter Craig Mazin departing for undisclosed reasons. As Borderlands navigates its troubled post-production phase, it will be intriguing to witness any additional teasers or news in the forthcoming weeks.
Source: EW
