Explore the Borderlands Set with Eli Roth

Imagine this: you’re about to explore a movie set without leaving the comfort of your own space. Every intricate detail, every heart-stopping stunt, and every actor are ready for you to experience. And guess what? The masterful director Eli Roth is going to be your guide on this cinematic journey.

We’re thrilled to present a cutting-edge video captured on the set of the much-anticipated video game adaptation, Borderlands. Roth paired up with Light Sail VR to shoot some jaw-dropping footage featuring an array of stars including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Ariana Greenblatt. While the footage is an absolute treat when watched in VR, it doesn’t fall short of impressive in 2D either.

Roth expressed his enthusiasm, sharing, “I’m a big VR enthusiast and have been experimenting with a GoPro 360 since 2018. With COVID-19 limiting in-person set visits, I wanted to offer fans a taste of the immersive experience of filming the vibrant world of Borderlands. You’ll witness the unbelievable set designs crafted by our talented art department in Budapest. You’ll be side by side with the actors as they rehearse, and see Cate Blanchett and Ariana Greenblatt performing daring feats, like running and jumping a hundred feet in the air from a collapsing truck bed. Light Sail VR helped us create this remarkable experience, placing you right in the thick of the action. It truly captures the essence and energy of being on set amidst the wild world of Borderlands.”

Now, let’s dive in.

Borderlands tells the story of a legendary bounty hunter, played by Blanchett, returning to her native planet, Pandora, on a mission to locate the missing daughter of the villainous Atlas, portrayed by Edgar Ramírez. On her journey, she joins forces with an eclectic team, unraveling one of Pandora’s greatest mysteries together. The film’s star-studded cast includes 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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