Haley Bennett has joined the cast of Eli Roth’s adaptation of Borderlands for Lionsgate.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaAriana Greenblatt will play Tiny Tina, the teenage explosives expert, in Eli Roth’s adaptation of the video game phenomenon “Borderlands.” She joins a cast of heavyhitters and A-listers that includes Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr.
Tannis and Jack Black as Claptrap.The history of movie versions of video games can be a bit spotty — “Sonic the Hedgehog” was a hit, as was “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” but there are
.Haley Bennett has joined the cast of Eli Roth’s adaptation of Borderlands for Lionsgate.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFlorian Munteanu, the Romanian boxer turned actor, is in final talks to join Eli Roth’s adaptation of “Borderlands.” He will play Krieg, the hulking protector of Tiny Tina, the teenage explosives expert in the video game series that is inspiring the upcoming movie.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJospeh Gordon-Levitt will provide the voice of Jiminy Cricket, while Cynthia Erivo will play the Blue Fairy in Disney’s live-action retelling of “Pinocchio.” That means that Gordon-Levitt will give his pipes a workout, singing “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which became an anthem of sorts for the Disney brand.They join a cast that includes Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Luke Evans as The Coachman.
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Joe Otterson TV ReporterIndira Varma has joined the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed.The details of the character Varma will play are being kept under wraps. She joins previously announced series lead Ewan McGregor, who will reprise the role of Kenobi from the films.
described as an unstable 13-year-old explosives expert.Also Read: 'The Boss Baby: Family Business' Adds Jeff Goldblum, Eva Longoria and James Marsden to Voice Cast“Ariana is a spectacular new talent in cinema. She has already worked with many of my close collaborators and everyone raves about her,” Roth said.
Ariana Greenblatt is taking on an exciting new role!
Ariana Greenblatt, whose growing list of credits include The One and Only Ivan, Love and Monsters and Avengers: Infinity War as young Gamora, has been set to play Tiny Tina in Borderlands. The pic, directed by Eli Roth and based on the bestselling Gearbox Software video game, set on Greenblatt after a worldwide casting search.
BBC Casts ‘My Name Is Leon’ BBC One has announced the cast for its adaptation of Kit de Waal’s debut novel My Name is Leon. Malachi Kirby (Small Axe), Monica Dolan (A Very English Scandal), Olivia Williams (Counterpart), Christopher Eccleston (The A Word), Poppy Lee Friar (In My Skin), and Sir Lenny Henry CBE (The Lord of the Rings) headline the drama special.
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Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaIMDbPro is making it easier for entertainment industry professionals to find their next gig. The subscription database has added thousands of cast and crew notices through Staff Me Up, a resource for finding production work, and Casting Calls America, a more regionally focused list of acting jobs.