Elle Fanning is set to star in “Badlands,” a new movie in The Predator universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Known for her role in “The Great,” Fanning is in talks for the lead role in this latest installment.
“Badlands” will be directed by Dan Trachtenberg, who previously revamped the franchise with “Prey,” a 20th Century and Hulu feature set in 1719. “Prey,” which starred Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche woman facing off against an alien hunter, was a critical success and broke viewing records for Hulu.
Trachtenberg is collaborating again with “Prey” writer Patrick Aison for “Badlands,” with Aison penning the script. According to THR, 20th Century has several Predator projects in development, with Trachtenberg at the center of this expanding universe. 20th Century has not commented on the project.
The Predator franchise began with the 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and was followed by sequels including “Predator 2” with Danny Glover, “Predators” in 2010, and “The Predator” in 2018. There have also been crossover movies featuring the Predator against the antagonists of the Alien franchise.
While the premise for “Badlands” remains unknown, sources suggest it will be set in the future rather than the past like “Prey.” It is also unclear if “Badlands” will go directly to streaming.
Fanning, who earned an Emmy nomination and three Golden Globe nominations for “The Great,” is also known for her roles in Disney’s “Maleficent” films and J.J. Abrams’ 2011 movie “Super 8.” She is represented by UTA, The Framework Collective, and Hansen Jacobson.
