Dave BautistaandMilla Jovovichare teaming up forIn the Lost Lands,an upcoming fantasy adventure film based on a short story of the same name byGame of ThronesauthorGeorge R.R. Martin.Deadlinehas now revealed a first look at the film, which has just been acquired by Vertical Entertainment for a theatrical release in 2025. The first look shows off both Bautista and Jovovich, two people who are no strangers to adventure and action-packed films.
The first lookdepicts Jovovichas the sorceress Gray Alys and Bautista as the drifter Boyce as they stare at each other - though the implications remain vague. While exact plot points haven’t been fleshed out,In the Lost Landswill center on a queen who, desperate to fulfill her love, makes a daring play: she sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce, must outwit and outfight man and demon, according to the film’s logline.
The film is directed by someone that Jovovich is no stranger to:Paul W.S. Anderson,who helmed much of theResident Evilhorror franchisethat Jovovich starred in. While critically panned, the films become cult classics among video game fans. Anderson also wrote the screenplay alongsideConstantin Werner.The project comes from the production company Constantin Film, which also produced theResident Evilseries. It is produced by Anderson, Bautista, Jovovich, Werner,Jeremy Bolt, Jonathan Meisner,andRobert Kulzer.
The George R.R. Martin Universe is Expanding
While not affiliated withGame of Thrones,the adaptation ofIn the Lost Landsis yet more evidence that Martin’s cinematic univerise is continuing to grow. Beyond HBO’sGame of Thrones,Martin’sA Song of Fire and Icefranchise remains extremely popular with the prequel seriesHouse of the Dragon,which has become wildly successful and currently has a third season in the works.BeyondGame of Thronesspinoffs, Martin is also working on other projects like an adaptation of his sci-fi shortThe Summer Machine,part of a new anthology series. And of course, on the book side of things, fans have been waiting for Martin to finish writing his widely anticipated sixthA Song of Fire and Icenovel,The Winds of Winter,for many years.
Bautista is best known for his work in theGuardians of the GalaxyMCU franchise as Drax, and has since become one of the most marketable names in Hollywood. He can currently be seen inThe Killer’s Gamewhich is in theaters now. Jovovich is best known for her work in sci-fi projects likeThe Fifth Elementand will be seen in theupcoming filmMidnightalongsideRosario Dawson.
An exact release date forIn the Lost Landshasn’t been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
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