Jack Black has joined the cast of the Eli Roth-directed feature adaption of video game “Borderlands” at Lionsgate.
The games follow a group of augmented mercenaries trying to hunt down an alien vault on the arid planet of Pandora rumored to contain advanced technology.
They find themselves battling the local wildlife and bandit population, and ultimately attempt to stop the head of a private corporate army from reaching the vault first.
Black will voice the role of Claptrap, a persistently sarcastic robot not invested in the survival of his teammates.
He joins Cate Blanchett who is set to star as legendary thief Lilith, Kevin Hart is skilled soldier Roland, Jamie Lee Curtis as archeologist Tannis.
Emmy-winning “Chernobyl” creator Craig Mazin penned the script while Erik Feig, Avi Arad and Ari Arad are producing.