After the disappointing performance of ‘The Predator’ in 2018, continuing the franchise was a risk. However, ‘Prey’ proved to be a major success, both with critics and audiences. Set in the past, it featured the creature hunting Native Americans and facing a strong female adversary. The enthusiastic response to ‘Prey’ led to a short animated film, ‘Killer of Killers,’ and now a full-length sequel, ‘Predator: Badlands.’ This new installment takes a surprising turn by focusing on the Predator as the main character and is set in the future.
A young Predator named Dek is exiled from his tribe and must team up with an unexpected companion as he hunts for a powerful enemy.
We recently spoke with the director of Predator Badlands as he finished the film for its IMAX release – which premiered at the BFI IMAX in London, the UK’s largest screen! Our conversation covered everything from casting newcomer Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi to the level of violence and navigating censorship. We also discussed the decision to use CGI for the Predator instead of practical prosthetics, and a surprising detail: Elle Fanning was often carried like a backpack by Dimitrius during filming in New Zealand. It was a really interesting look behind the scenes, and the director, Dan, had some fascinating stories to share.
Director Dan Trachtenberg shared the story of how Elle Fanning was unexpectedly used as a makeshift backpack during the filming of ‘Predator: Badlands’.
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Dan Trachtenberg, the director of ‘Predator: Badlands,’ shares a look at how the film was made and the casting process for the character Dek…
At the London premiere, director Dan Trachtenberg, along with stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster Koloamatangi, presented the film.
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