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Director Fears New Predator Creature is Jar Jar Binks
11 Mar
Summary
- New Predator film introduces a cute alien companion named Bud.
- Director Dan Trachtenberg worried the character might be compared to Jar Jar Binks.
- Predator: Badlands explores a darker fantasy adventure tone.
Director Dan Trachtenberg's upcoming film, Predator: Badlands, aims to push the sci-fi franchise into unexplored territory. The movie blends monster-hunting action with a dark fantasy adventure tone, centering on a young Predator named Dek. A notable character is Bud, a small alien companion designed to be endearing.
During the editing process, Trachtenberg expressed concern when Bud was compared to Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars, a character known for divisive fan reception. This comparison caused hesitation regarding audience perception.
Despite the apprehension, the creative team maintained their creative direction. Bud was intended to provide tonal balance, offering humor and heart without diminishing the franchise's characteristic intensity.
Predator: Badlands experiments with tone and perspective, shifting from pure horror to sci-fi/action/adventure. The film features an unlikely protagonist in Dek, a significant departure from previous installments where Predators were typically antagonists. This approach allows for a greater blend of genres and surprising elements, continuing the franchise's tradition of audience surprises.
