In 2011, HBO premiered the first season of Game of Thrones, adapted from George R.R. Martin‘s first book in A Song of Ice and Fire series. This series catapulted many fantasy fans into Martin’s works, uncovering a wealth of intriguing stories he had written. One such storyline that lay hidden for years was “In the Lost Lands,” initially published as a collection of short stories in the early ’80s. Now, filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson has breathed new life into this narrative for a fresh movie featuring Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista. The film, titled In the Lost Lands, is set to hit theaters on March 7th.
Due to its brevity, the script creation took some time since we needed to expand and flesh out the short tale. It had to meet George’s approval and appeal to him as a fan. Additionally, we aimed to innovate and create an entirely new universe, which necessitated a unique filming approach. Furthermore, neither of us have worked on a straight fantasy movie before. I view this project as an adult fairy tale, so the storytelling style was different from what we’ve done before. Therefore, we wanted to invest sufficient time in its development.
Speaking as a dedicated cinephile, I can share that the process of crafting this film was quite intricate. Myself, the director, and our team have collaborated for years, and we cherish the bond with our audience who anticipate a specific style from us. So, while preserving George’s original storyline as the foundation, we allowed ourselves and particularly Paul, the opportunity to construct an entirely different world around it.
Our aim was to create something distinctively ours, yet uniquely tailored for George, given his remarkable success with “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon” on television. This project represents his first significant leap into movies, so we wanted to offer him a creation that resonated with him as an artist, but also differed from the world of “Game of Thrones”. We aspired to deliver something entirely new, powerful yet unique, for George and a cinematic experience that would stand apart conceptually.
In my perspective, I’d say: “Under the guidance of Paul W.S. Anderson and inspired by George R.R. Martin’s captivating tale, a queen dispatches the formidable and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Jovovich) into the eerie expanse of the Lost Lands. In this haunting landscape, Gray Alys, accompanied by her enigmatic guide, Boyce (Bautista), must navigate both human cunning and supernatural threats to harness a powerful magic.
In the course of the project, Bautista was given an opportunity to embrace the persona of a modern-day gunslinger, skillfully blending tribute to traditional figures of this type while infusing fresh perspectives.
Whenever I need a reference for a cowboy character, I rely on Clint Eastwood. His portrayal exudes an undeniable coolness, largely through his expressive eyes and the casual, unflappable demeanor he carries. As the actor himself put it, “he’s too cool for school.” Regardless of what comes his way, he remains unaffected. To this day, Eastwood serves as my benchmark for cowboy roles, and I often find myself recalling his work in those classic spaghetti western films.
He added, “However, what I found striking was that our director, Paul Anderson (also known as Paul), was incredibly insistent on making the male characters appealing… For the first time, a director has told me, ‘I aim to make boys attractive.’ In other words, ‘I want you to be alluring.’ Frankly, people don’t typically perceive me that way, if you know what I mean, in a romantic or sexual sense.
In the Lost Lands hits theaters on March 7th.
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2025-03-07 02:42