The next installment of thePredatorfranchise has received a major update, withDeadlinereporting thatElle Fanningis in negotiations to join the cast ofBadlands. The movie gains plenty of momentum with the announcement, as20th Century Studiosremains confident in the franchise after the success ofPrey. No details were given regarding the character Fanning will be portraying, with plot details connected toBadlandsalso kept under wraps. Surrounded by mystery, the upcoming film isn’t the only project connected to the Predator currently in development at the studio. A direct sequel toPreyis also in the works, butBadlandsseems to be moving forward first.
Dan Trachtenberg, who directedPreya couple of years ago, will return to helmBadlands, with the filmmaker writing the screenplay for the project alongsidePatrick Aison. Aison previously worked on titles such asTom Clancy’s Jack RyanandWayward Pines, before taking his first steps into thePredatorfranchise thanks toPrey. Considering how the story about a young woman trying to protect her community from the monster was very successful when it was released onHulu, the studio remains confident with Trachtenberg’s vision for the future of the franchise.
Preyfollowed Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young Comanche warrior who was living a relatively normal life until a creature from outer space landed on the planet. The protagonist had to use her knowledge of nature and of the land she grew up in to fight against the Predator, who brought weapons and technology far more advanced than anything Naru had seen in her life.Preygained impressive viewership numbers upon release, and it was also nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards. While a sequel toPreyremains in development at the studio, time will tell if audiences will get to see Naru again.
Elle Fanning’s Recent Roles
Before she could step into the world ofPredator, Elle Fanning kept herself busy by playing Catherine inThe Great, the television series loosely based on the character’s rise to power in Russia. The comedy lasted for three seasons before being canceled by Hulu. The actress was also seen as Michelle Carter inThe Girl From Plainville, a crime miniseries that depicted the events leading up towards the death of Conrad Roy. No details were given regarding Fanning’s role in theBadlands, but knowing the human characters from the franchise, she’ll have to get ready to face one of the most devastating military forces in the universe.
A release forBadlandshasn’t been set. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
