Jack Black Joins Borderlands Movie as Robot Claptrap

JACK BLACK JOINS THE BORDERLANDS MOVIE

Via a report from Variety, Jack Black has been cast as the voice of Claptrap in Borderlands.

Director Eli Roth expressed that he is "so excited" to work with Black on the project, telling the publication that the actor is "perfect" for the role:

“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.”

President of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Nathan Kahane called Black's casting a "no brainer," reaffirming Roth's sentiments:

“We couldn’t have been more in sync with our filmmakers and casting executives as we approached this role...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.”

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