Black Woman Nerds sat down with the solid and director behind Predator: Badlands, the most recent installment within the iconic sci-fi motion franchise. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey), this gripping new chapter follows an exiled alien hunter and an unlikely human ally as they traverse a brutal wasteland looking for the final word adversary. The movie stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as DEK and Elle Fanning as TH1A, also referred to as Tessa, a pairing that brings contemporary power and emotional depth to the sequence’ legacy of survival and primal battle.
In our interview, Schuster-Koloamatangi spoke concerning the bodily calls for of embodying a personality caught between intuition and redemption, whereas Fanning mentioned the problem of portraying Tessa, a younger lady pressured to query what it means to be human in a world dominated by concern and violence. Their chemistry anchors the movie, grounding its epic scope in moments of vulnerability and connection.
Director Dan Trachtenberg, who revitalized the franchise with Prey, shared perception into his method to Badlands.
With breathtaking visuals, heart-pounding motion, and a hauntingly introspective tone, Predator: Badlands pushes the sequence into daring new territory. Schuster-Koloamatangi and Fanning’s performances mixed with Trachtenberg’s visionary route promise a movie that’s as thought-provoking as it’s thrilling.
Interview by: Jamie Broadnax
Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax
Predator: Badlands premieres in theaters November seventh