In what might be the most obvious bit of movie casting in the past 24 hours, it has been confirmed that Jack Black will play the role of Claptrap in the upcoming Borderlands movie. Because of course he is. He joins Jamie Lee Curtis (Tannis), Kevin Hart (Roland), and Cate Blanchett (Lilith) as confirmed actors for the live-action adaptation of Gearbox Software's hit video game series. With Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin writing the flick, it looks like Jack Black will provide the voice of Claptrap as the charismatic character takes CG form.
Director Eli Roth said: "I am so excited to reunite with Jack, this time in the recording booth. Claptrap is the funniest character in the game, and Jack is perfect to bring him to the big screen." Roth has previously collaborated with Jack Black in The House with a Clock in Its Walls, while the actor's previous work includes the rebooted Jumanji series. "It’s one of the biggest no-brainer casting decisions we’ve ever made. Everyone who’s ever played the game knows Jack is perfect for this part. We’re thrilled he will add his endless comic energy and voice to our film — he’ll bring so much to the movie", said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president Nathan Kahane.
[source hollywoodreporter.com]
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He’s not even the same race as Claptrap this is an outrage
I was hoping for Andy Serkis. Really put his mocap abilities to the test.
This could have been good...
Problem with this is Claptrap is supposed to be annoying. Jack Black is just too cool for this role.
This movie gonna suck even more now.enough said word up son
I actually may be one of the 5 people in the world that thinks Jack Black is not funny and just plain obnoxious.
Jack-trap might just work!
Also how about we swap in The Rock for Roland and add Gaige/Deathtrap to the cast.
Jack Black hasn't been funny since Bruce Willis shot him to bits in The Jackal.
> It’s one of the biggest no-brainer casting decisions we’ve ever made.
Even more of a no brainier than the guy who voices claptrap in the games?
One heck of a cast, hope it turns out
Perfect casting. Claptrap is a loud, unfunny, buffoon. I couldn't think of anyone better to play him, except maybe Kevin Hart.
@AdamNovice. Was he ever funny😴🤔.word up son
this makes no sense, surely just use the original voice actor, it's a robot, never mind
Lol why not just use the og voice actor. Why pay more for less?
@playstation1995 He was in that movie but not in the way he hoped
@nessisonett This Robotwashing is disgusting and needs to stop.
Well they just ruined the movie for me. Was interested to see but not now.
@Abeedo No Jack Black is not cool he's a ***** moron.
@Milktastrophe Unfortunately Randy Pitchfork Pitchford will not be having that guy do it any more, since the voice of CT is suing him
They've only got JB because of his YouTube channel and he occasionally plays games. It's how Activision basically got him to promote the remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 I think JB has a few million subs
Should have been Paul Reubens or the original voice actor in the game
I don't get all the hate for Jack Black in the comments, he's a lovely person from everything I've seen him do outside of movies/games.
Sometimes people need to learn to separate the actor from the character...
Never understand what was funny about the writing in these games. Each to their own.
@playstation1995 I think he is funny but thats me.
@Flaming_Kaiser. No hes not funny.word up son
@playstation1995 I think GTA V is overrated so GTA V so its crap. Lets be honest here you cant tell whats funny thata up too me. 🤪
@Flaming_Kaiser. Gta 5 is the g.o.a.t and jack black sucks.thats a fact black.word up son
@playstation1995 You think you are talking facts lets agree too disagree.
@Flaming_Kaiser 😴🤔😱💪.word up son
@playstation1995 word up. 🤪
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