Leaked Details Emerge for Dan Trachtenberg’s New ‘Predator’ Movie, ‘Badlands’

There’s exciting news for ‘Predator’ franchise fans as a new movie titled ‘Badlands’ is currently in the works, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by 20th Century Studios. Alongside, a sequel to the 2022 hit ‘Prey’ is also on the horizon.

The production of ‘Badlands’ is underway in New Zealand, going by the working title ‘Backpack.’ From a casting call leak reported by AvPGalaxy.net, we’ve gotten a peek into the storyline and the main characters of this innovative film. The plot revolves around the deep and complex relationship between two sisters who take different life paths, testing their family bonds to the limits.

Elle Fanning is expected to star in this new venture, playing twin sisters in roles that challenge traditional casting. The first sister, Thia, can be described as female or non-binary and is portrayed as someone who has lived a sheltered life within a laboratory.

This marks her first step into a broader world where her intelligence, wit, and enthusiasm come to the forefront, despite her naive outlook on potential dangers. Her sister, Tessa, contrasts sharply with a focus and intensity aimed at fulfilling her family’s ambitious missions, even if it means conflicting with her own twin.

Turning to ‘Prey,’ Amber Midthunder is likely to return as Naru in the sequel which plans to revisit the film’s original settings. The aim for this sequel, as Dan Trachtenberg mentioned in an interview with ComicBook.com, is not just to continue the story but to introduce something unique and groundbreaking for both the Predator series and the genre.

Trachtenberg expressed a keen interest in making sequels that are not merely extensions of their predecessors but are special in their own right. He highlighted the importance of innovating within the genre to keep things fresh and exciting.

As the details for ‘Prey’ remain sparse, the focus remains on what ‘Badlands’ will bring to the table. With its fresh take on character dynamics and a plot that diverges from the usual Predator encounters, the film promises to offer a unique twist to the beloved series. The anticipation for both movies is building, and it seems the next chapters in the Predator universe are set to captivate a whole new audience. Stay tuned as we follow these projects on their journey to the big screen.

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