The world of gaming is about to collide with cinema as the highly anticipated film adaptation of the video game 'Borderlands' prepares for its launch on January 24, 2025, exclusively on Prime Video. Announced recently were the voice actors who will bring the Japanese dubbed version to life, introducing fans to both new and familiar characters from the iconic franchise.
Among the cast are the skilled voice actors now taking on pivotal roles: 麻美今井 as Lilith, 平川大輔 as Roland, 秋乃 as Tiny Tina, 高木渉 as Claptrap, 浜田賢二 as Krieg, and 武田華 as Patricia Tannis. Each actor has shared their thoughts and excitement about their casting, shedding light on the process of adapting beloved characters for the film.
麻美今井 expressed her surprise upon learning about her casting. “When I heard about the film, I was really curious about who would be doing the voiceovers,” she stated. “When I received the offer, I was just told it was for voice work, and I was stunned when I saw the script. I hope everyone pays attention to Claptrap and Tina, who are utterly adorable!”
平川大輔 reflected on the challenges of voicing Roland, especially considering the transition from game to film. “I was intrigued by how they would adapt such a popular game,” he said. “I usually don’t get cast for characters like Roland, so I had some pre-performance jitters.” He also highlighted his efforts to align with Kevin Hart's portrayal of Roland, who plays the character in the live-action film.
秋乃, who will play Tiny Tina, has had quite the sentimental connection to her character since her debut over 12 years ago. “I was really happy when I received the offer because it took quite some time due to my stage name change!” she noted with laughter. She also practiced by translating videos of the actress playing her character, Ariana Greenblatt, to capture the essence of Tiny Tina. “I performed with the feeling of being Tiny Tina, who loves going on adventures with her friend Roland.”
高木渉, who reprises his role as Claptrap from the game, enthusiastically shared, “When I found out about the film adaptation, I was desperate to be part of it. Hearing Jack Black is voicing Claptrap made me feel thrilled yet anxious, so getting to contribute to this dubbing was truly special for me.”
浜田賢二, who voices Krieg, expressed his surprise at the physicality of his character being different from the game version. “I was shocked and delighted to be able to participate,” he stated, emphasizing the unique dialogues his character has within the movie. “It’s refreshing to see Krieg interacting more with others than just being solitary, which differs from the game.”
武田華 was overjoyed to be cast as Patricia Tannis, having eagerly awaited news of her character's inclusion since learning about the film. “I was checking to see if Tannis would make it to the film, so receiving the offer made me really happy,” she shared. She also noted the fun of reuniting with the same cast from the game and emphasized how bringing the character of Tannis to life required balancing her youthful appearance with the game’s established character traits.
Notably, the film 'Borderlands' is directed and written by Eli Roth, known for works like 'Green Inferno' and 'Thanksgiving', and features a star-studded cast, including Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Jamie Lee Curtis, among others. The anticipation for this movie is palpable as fans are eager to see how the chaotic world of Pandora translates to the big screen.
Fans of the franchise can look forward to the unique elements the film adaptation will introduce, promising to deliver the wild and unpredictable adventures of the 'Borderlands' universe.
With the release date nearing, the excitement surrounding the Japanese voice cast’s involvement only amplifies the anticipation. The voice actors seem dedicated to bringing their characters to life and injecting fresh energy and creativity as they adapt from beloved video game personas to their film counterparts.
The Japanese dubbed version of 'Borderlands' will be available starting January 24, 2025, on Prime Video, allowing fans to enjoy the film with familiar and beloved voices!
