New Details on Predator: Badlands Revealed in Casting Call

The plot for the highly anticipated film, Predator: Badlands, was revealed after sharp-eyed fans noticed connections between the upcoming sequel to Prey and a casting call in New Zealand.

According to information from AVPGalaxy, a casting call has been discovered that appears to be for the highly-anticipated sequel, Prey. This could potentially reveal significant details about the plot of Predator: Badlands, if the speculation is correct.

The auditions are for a film under the working title Backpack, which is not officially associated with the Predator franchise. Nevertheless, the movie is being produced by 20th Century Studios and has Dan Trachtenberg on board as the director, making it highly likely that it is the upcoming film Badlands.

According to the casting calls, the movie centers on twin sisters Thia and Tessa. Thia, who seems to possess scientific knowledge, is portrayed as “extremely intelligent, clever, enthusiastic, and composed,”while Tessa has a military background and is depicted as having a determined mindset in accomplishing her family’s aspirations and mission objectives.

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Details on Prey’s follow-up Badlands have finally been revealed thanks to a casting call.

The casting call includes a synopsis for the upcoming film, but it lacks significant details about the potential plot of Predator: Badlands. It simply states that the storyline revolves around two sisters and their separate journeys and goals.

Despite the success of Prey, details about the upcoming film, Badlands, are still limited. The announcement for Badlands was made in 2024, shortly after Prey’s release, and it is set to feature the return of director Dan Trachtenberg and writer Patrick Aison. While it is a sequel to Prey, it is not anticipated to have any direct ties to previous Predator movies, following the trend of other sequels in the franchise.

In June of 2024, a Deadline article reported that Elle Fanning, known for her role in The Great, had been chosen for a role in an upcoming project. However, there has been no official confirmation or announcement of her casting.

According to reports, filming for Badlands has started in New Zealand, though no official release date has been announced yet. In the meantime, you can catch up on the attempts to improve the infamous Alien vs. Predator film, speculate about the possibility of an Alien vs. Predator 3, or dive into a list of the greatest horror movies ever made.