Director Dan Trachtenberg Discusses Predator: Badlands' Extraterrestrial Lead Character and its Rendition of the World
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Gear up, thrill-seekers, for a fresh perspective on the Predator franchise with Predator: Badlands! 20th Century Studios has dished out the initial sneak peek, and you wouldn't believe it - the colossal, split-faced alien slots as the main attraction as he wreaks havoc across an alien planet defending against fierce adversaries.
Recently, director/co-writer Dan Trachtenberg sat down with BloodyDisgusting for a heart-to-heart, shedding some light on the movie's juicy details. Our hero's name is Dek, a young outcast from Yautja Prime's clan (portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), who's on a relentless quest to conquer his nemesis, the Death Planet of Kalisk.
Much like Prey, Trachtenberg aims to approach Dek and his associates with genuine gravity, much like the Elvish in Lord of the Rings or the Dothraki in Game of Thrones. To ensure this authenticity, he enlisted the help of a student of Paul Frommer, renowned for crafting the Na'vi dialect for the Avatar flicks, helping the director avoid the pitfalls of making something overly concentrated on lore rather than story. In his words, the movie was conceptualized with a clear intent, something he feels past entries lacked.
Joining Dek on his arduous journey is Thia, an android from Weyland-Yutani whose character arc complements Dek's, but diverges into a distinct path. Influences for this intriguing character range from the vivid work of Frank Frazetta and Mad Max 2, while her dynamic with Dek takes a cue from the remarkable bond between Wander and Agro in Shadow of the Colossus. Hill-country chases, death-defying escapes, and intense moments with a horse ala Mad Max Fury Road have all been brought to life in Predator: Badlands.
Predator: Badlands' daring narrative is a radical deviation from the norm; an entire film about a Predator and an android bud? It's a bold, mind-bending swing that Trachtenberg thinks will resonate with audiences. Strap in, Predator fans! The movie hits the big screen November 7, and for those who crave more classic Predator tales, catch up on the previous five films! Fancy a deep dive into Trachtenberg's thoughts on the film's visuals and Dex's creation? Check out this BloodyDisgusting interview!
Now, super fans, satiate your appetites for future releases from the likes of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the expanding DC Universe, and everything you need to know about the new face of Doctor Who. Up ahead, adventure awaits!
- IO9 and Gizmodo have shared their anticipation for the upcoming movie Predator: Badlands, set to release on November 7.
- In an exclusive interview with BloodyDisgusting, director Dan Trachtenberg revealed that the movie features a Yautja Prime outcast named Dek, played by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, who is on a quest to defeat the Death Planet of Kalisk.
- Trachtenberg aims to present Dek and his associates genuinely, just as the Elves in Lord of the Rings or the Dothraki in Game of Thrones were portrayed.
- To maintain authenticity, Trachtenberg enlisted the help of a student of Paul Frommer, known for crafting the Na'vi dialect for the Avatar films.
- Thia, an Weyland-Yutani android, will join Dek on his journey and has a character arc that complements Dek's but diverges into a unique path.
- The future of entertainment looks promising, with upcoming releases from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and the new Doctor Who, offering adventure for fans of movies-and-tv.
