Kevin Hart joins Eli Roth's 'Borderlands' Adaptation

Another star has signed onto the big screen adaptation of the popular video game series Borderlands.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor/comedian Kevin Hart has signed on to join Cate Blanchett in director Eli Roth’s adaptation of the Borderland series from Gearbox Software and 2K Games.

Hart will take on the role of skilled warrior Roland in the film. Eli Roth released a statement praising Hart’s addition to the cast; “I’m thrilled to be working with Kevin,” said Roth in a statement. “Borderlands is a different kind of role for him, and we are excited to thrill audiences with a side of Kevin they’ve never seen before. He’s going to be an amazing Roland.”