Samara Weaving performs a pop star whose house is invaded by an obsessed fan in Borderline, an upcoming action-comedy thriller being described as a “violently romantic comedy.” Judging from the movie’s first trailer, that is actually a spin on the standard rom-com for followers on the lookout for one thing a bit extra offbeat. Take a look at the trailer beneath.
Written and directed by Jimmy Warden, who scripted 2023’s comedy horror movie Cocaine Bear, Borderline stars Weaving as Sofia, a pop star who sees her house invaded by an obsessed fan named Paul (Ray Nicholson). The fan is satisfied that the pair are supposed to not solely be collectively but in addition be married, and he plans to govern Sofia into succumbing to his delusions. The movie additionally stars Eric Dane, Alba Baptista and Jimmie Fails.
Warden marks his directorial debut with Borderline, and it does seem like a enjoyable, albeit demented, piece of labor. The trailer is surprisingly tense, though it does clearly point out that a variety of this might be performed for comedy. It is nearly performed like a contemporary comedy remake of Rob Reiner’s Distress, which led to an Academy Award win for its star, Kathy Bates. That seemingly will not occur right here, however it does proceed a pleasant pattern of roles for Weaving, who has turn into a go-to actress for style roles resembling Prepared or Not and The Babysitter. You may take a look at extra of the movie’s synopsis beneath.
“Paul is determined to show his dedication however Sofia’s simply attempting to outlive the evening. As Paul grows extra unhinged, his fantasy turns into extra harmful. With assist from her loyal bodyguard (Eric Dane), Sofia should struggle not just for her life, however for her sanity, and escape the sinister grip of her stalker and his rising group of accomplices.”
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Borderline Has a Margot Robbie Connection
Borderline is linked to Margot Robbie as a result of it was produced by her LuckyChap Leisure banner, the identical firm that produced Barbie and Saltburn. The screenplay was featured on The Black Listing in 2020, a survey of the most-liked unproduced screenplays, indicating that it confirmed some promise. Taking pictures started in September 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, and wrapped post-production in February 2023. The film was offered at market screenings on the forty eighth Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant, and its launch might be dealt with by Magnet Releasing.
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Warden has already been answerable for a shock hit with Cocaine Bear, a film very loosely impressed by the true story of an American black bear that consumed a number of kilograms of discarded cocaine. The film’s out-there premise impressed critics and, with the assistance of Elizabeth Banks’ route, tripled its funds on the field workplace. Samara Weaving’s most not too long ago launched movie was the quasi-experimental survival thriller, Azrael.
Borderline is scheduled to be launched on March 14.