IN THE LOST LANDS Trailer (2025) Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista

IN THE LOST LANDS Trailer (2025) Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista

IN THE LOST LANDS Trailer (2025) Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich, Paul W.S. Anderson, George R.R. Martin
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"Her power grows stronger by the day." Vertical has revealed the first official trailer for a new fantasy action adventure movie called In the Lost Lands, a collaboration between filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson (yep he's still making more movies) and writer George R.R. Martin. A queen, desperate to find happiness in love, takes a daring step: she sends the powerful and feared witch Gray Alys to the "Lost Lands" to give her the magical gift of turning into a werewolf. She's joined by the mysterious hunter Boyce, fighting against dark creatures and merciless enemies, roaming an eerie and dangerous world. So it's climate change future but also has fantastical creatures galore? Starring Milla Jovovich as Gray Alys, Dave Bautista as Boyce, with Arly Jover, Amara Okereke, Fraser James, Simon Lööf, and Deirdre Mullins. This is set for a theatrical release this March but it doesn't seem like it will make much of a splash, despite it being another big, spectacular George R.R. Martin adventure story. This looks like such a wacky mashup of styles & ideas with excessive VFX shots - everything you'd expect from another W.S. Anderson movie. Enjoy? If you can...

Here's the first trailer (+ poster) for Paul W.S. Anderson's movie In the Lost Lands, direct from YouTube:

In the Lost Lands Trailer

In the Lost Lands Poster

A queen, desperate to find happiness in love, takes a daring step: she sends the powerful and feared witch Gray Alys to the "Lost Lands" to give her the magical gift of turning into a werewolf. With the mysterious hunter Boyce, who supports her in the fight against the dark creatures and merciless enemies, Gray Alys roams an eerie and dangerous world. And only she knows that every wish she grants has unimaginable consequences. In the Lost Lands is directed by English action filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson, director of the original Resident Evil as well as the sequels Afterlife, Retribution & The Final Chapter, along with Event Horizon, Soldier, AVP: Alien vs Predator, Death Race, The Three Musketeers, Pompeii, as well as Monster Hunter previously. The screenplay is written by Constantin Werner, with Paul W.S. Anderson & Constantin Werner on the screen story; based on an original story by George R.R. Martin. It's produced by Paul W.S. Anderson, Dave Bautista, Jeremy Bolt, Milla Jovovich, Jonathan Meisner, Constantin Werner. Vertical Ent. will debut In the Lost Lands in theaters nationwide starting on March 7th, 2025 coming soon. Look good?
A new official trailer has been released for In the Lost Lands. The upcoming action-fantasy movie is about a sorceress who travels to the Lost Lands to find a magical power that will allow a human to transform into a werewolf. The film is based on a short story by Game of Thrones extraordinaire George R. R. Martin and is adapted by Paul W.S. Anderson and Constantin Werner. Anderson also directed In the Lost Lands, which is set to star Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, Arly Jover, and Fraser James.

Now, Vertical has released the trailer for In the Lost Lands. The trailer begins with Bautista's character dramatically saying "if you've got the time and the stomach for it, I've got a story for you." The character then explains the origin of the Lost Lands, a wasteland brought on by an apocalypse. Gray Alys (Jovovich) appears as a sorceress looking for a guide across the Lost Lands. As Gray and her guide travel across these lands, they experience tangible and fantastical barriers, including everything from fire to skeletal-like creatures.

What This Trailer Means For In The Lost Lands
In The Lost Lands Looks Very Different From Game Of Thrones

The In the Lost Lands trailer shows that this George R. R. Martin adaptation is far from Game of Thrones. While including fantasy elements, Game of Thrones and its prequel spinoff House of the Dragon have a medieval and historical aesthetic that makes them border on costume dramas. In the Lost Lands is the opposite, set in a futuristic, post-apocalypse where industry has played a big role in the world's destruction. This could be a jarring contrast to those who have accessed Martin's creative works primarily through Game of Thrones.

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While several of Martin's books have been adapted for the screen, In the Lost Lands is the first to get a wide release. However, the journey to its release has not been easy, with the fantasy film experiencing many filming delays. However, Martin has been involved with the project, giving several updates on the movie's release, including its confirmed 2025 slate. Now with the first visuals, the movie will feature a monochromatic color scheme that features yellowish browns in the Mad Max-esque daytime settings, and blue-grey tones during darker sequences.

Our Take On The In The Lost Lands Trailer
In The Lost Lands Does Not Have An Ideal Release Date
In the Lost Lands Dave Bautista looking intensely at camera
While it is possible that the film could surprise us, In the Lost Lands looks to be one of the shakier Martin adaptations due to the theme and settings that are seemingly derivative of masterworks like Mad Max: Fury Road and Dune. This makes the movie look much less innovative than Game of Thrones. Its March 7 release date also does not instill much confidence in the movie. While last year saw a successful March release with Dune: Part Two, this period is not typically the blockbuster sweet spot. As In the Lost Lands releases, it will be interesting to see how it manages the box office.

Source: Vertical

In the Lost Lands official poster

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In the Lost Lands
R
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
A queen seeks to obtain the power to shape-shift and enlists the sorceress Gray Alys to venture into the perilous Lost Lands to retrieve it. Gray Alys, accompanied by a guide named Boyce, faces deadly creatures and treacherous landscapes. The journey challenges their resolve and reveals the true cost of the queen's desire.

Release Date
March 7, 2025
Runtime
101 Minutes
Main Genre
Fantasy
Cast
Milla Jovovich , Dave Bautista , Gray Alys , Arly Jover , Amara Okereke , Fraser James , Simon Lööf
Character(s)
Gray Alys , Boyce , Ash , Melange , Mara , Ross , The Hammer , The Stranger , Old Homeless Woman , Midwife , Young Girl , Young Monk , The Gambler
Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Producers
Jeremy Bolt , Kirk D'Amico , Milla Jovovich , Dave Bautista , Jonathan Meisner
Writers
Paul W.S. Anderson , Constantin Werner , George R.R. Martin
Studio
Dream Bros. Entertainment, Rusalka Film
Cinematographer
Glen MacPherson
“If you’ve got the time and the stomach for it, I’ve got a story for you,” is the first line of the new trailer for the big-screen adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s In the Lost Lands. The new trailer dropped on Jan. 8 ahead of the film’s March 7 release, per Entertainment Weekly. Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil) star in the new film based on the Game of Thrones author’s short story.

In the action/adventure/fantasy film, Jovovich plays Gray Alys, a powerful sorceress. Set many years into the future, after a catastrophic war, a queen sends Gray into the wild Lands, where the laws of nature are thrown out the window. On a quest to free her people from terrible oppression, she finds a guide in Boyce, played by Bautista, who is a drifter but is adept at navigating the Lost Lands.

In The Lost Lands with Mila Jolovich and Dave BautistaImage Via Vertical Entertainment
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George R.R. Martin: In the Lost Lands is “A Lot of Fun”
In the Lost Lands was first published in 1982 as part of the Amazon II anthology. In a blog post, Martin said the movie was “dark and twisted and atmospheric, and a lot of fun.” Martin wrote on his blog in November about the movie, saying, “A long time ago, I had hoped to write a series of stories about Gray Alys and those bold enough to buy from her…but life and other stories intervened, and somehow I never got around to writing that second tale. But who knows? If the film does well enough, maybe I will finally write that sequel. In my copious spare time.”

The film is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (The Resident Evil franchise), who also wrote the screenplay for the film with Constantin Werner. The story was optioned several years ago from Martin by Werner, who also optioned two other short stories from the author including The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr and Bitterblooms.

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Bautista Will Star in the Upcoming Grendel Movie
Another upcoming project for Bautista is the new Grendel film, which is a live-action movie that tells the tale of Grendel, the monster at the center of the classic novel, Beowulf. Bautista is set to play Beowulf in the movie opposite Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges’ Grendel. Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) will portray King Hrothgar. IMDb states that Grendel is currently in pre-production. Per Variety, the film began production in 2024 with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop heading up the practical creature work and design for the movie. The movie is written by Krzyowski, based on the 1971 novel, Grendel, by John Gardner.

Sam Elliott is set to voice The Dragon, Aidan Turner (The Hobbit Trilogy) will play Unferth and Tomasin McKenzie will portray Queen Wealhtheow. Grendel is being produced by Brian Henson and Vince Raisa for the Jim Henson Company alongside Robert D. Krzykowski, Jay Glazer, Dennis Berardi, and Jon D. Wagner. “Grendel represents everything I love about the movies. John Gardner’s mad masterpiece clearly tackles what it is to be human through the wide-eyed lens of a monster. It’s an honor to work with such a remarkable group of storytellers, all of whom seek to bring something wonderful and unexpected to audiences now,” Krzykowski said in a previous interview.

In the Lost Lands hits theaters on March 7.

Source: Entertainment Weekly

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In the Lost Lands
R
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Release Date
September 26, 2023
Cast
Milla Jovovich , Dave Bautista , Gray Alys , Arly Jover , Amara Okereke , Fraser James , Simon Lööf
Runtime
101 Minutes
Vertical has debuted the first trailer and poster for In the Lost Lands, director Paul W.S. Anderson’s upcoming adaptation of Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s short story of the same name.

The action fantasy follows the journey of the powerful sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) and her guide Boyce (Dave Bautista), in their search for a treasure which holds an immense power. Watch the trailer below…

A queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon.

In the Lost Lands arrives in cinemas on March 7th.
Vertical has released the official trailer and poster for In the Lost Lands, an upcoming fantasy film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson from a screenplay by Anderson and Constantin Werner.

Opening in theaters on March 7, 2025, In the Lost Lands was rated R by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) for violence.

In the Lost Lands Trailer with Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich

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In the film based on George R.R. Martin’s short story, a queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Milla Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon.

The film was produced by Jeremy Bolt, Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich, Constantin Werner, Paul W. S. Anderson, Jonathan Meisner and Robert Kulzer.

Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich
Principal photography for In the Lost Lands began in November 2022 at Alvernia Studios in Poland and wrapped in February 2023.

Paul W.S. Anderson has previously directed his wife, Milla Jovovich, in films like the Resident Evil series, The Three Musketeers and Monster Hunter. The visual effects were provided by Herne Hill Media, which previously worked on Anderson’s Resident Evil films and Monster Hunter.

Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich
“In the Lost Lands was one of my earliest fantasies, first published in 1982 in the anthology Amazons II,” said George R.R. Martin in November 2024 on his site when the release date was still February 28.

“A long time ago, I had hoped to write a series of stories about Gray Alys and those bold enough to buy from her…

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“But life and other stories intervened, and somehow I never got around to writing that second tale. But who knows? If the film does well enough, maybe I will finally write that sequel. In my copious spare time.

“Until then, do check out the movie. It’s dark and twisted and atmospheric, and a lot of fun.”
Adapted from a short story by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, the film has Jovovich playing a sorceress sent on a perilous mission and Bautista as her rugged companion in a land where survival is no small feat. As hinted in the trailer, the quest across the unforgiving wilderness of the Lost Lands involves more than just braving the elements—there’s betrayal, monstrous creatures, and a fight against forces that defy natural law.Online movie streaming services

This CG-fuelled actioner comes from director Paul W.S. Anderson, who also directed real-life wife Jovovich in four Resident Evil films, 2020’s Monster Hunter, and 2011’s The Three Musketeers. Anderson’s credits also include Event Horizon, 1995’s Mortal Kombat, and Alien vs. Predator.

In the Lost Lands, with a cast that also includes cast includes Arly Jover and Amara Okereke, is slated to open in US cinemas on 7 March.
Vertical has acquired U.S. rights to the fantasy pic In the Lost Lands, reuniting Resident Evil filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson and star Milla Jovovich, from Constantin Film.

Based on a short story by Game of Thrones‘ George R.R. Martin, the film also stars Dave Bautista of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. It’ll be be released exclusively in theaters early next year.

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The story centers on a queen who, desperate to fulfill her love, makes a daring play: she sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon…

Constantin Werner penned the script from a story written with Anderson. The film’s producers include Anderson, Jeremy Bolt, Jovovich, Bautista, Werner, Jonathan Meisner, and Robert Kulzer. The executive producers are Martin Moszkowicz, Nico Bruinsma, Kirk D’Amico, and Kevin Forester, and the executive in charge of production was Richard Wright.

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Stated Anderson, “With In the Lost Lands, we’ve created a movie with a completely unique visual style and storytelling that uses cutting-edge technology to bring the story to life like never before. So, it was always important to me that it be seen on the big screen. That’s why I couldn’t be more thrilled that Vertical is bringing In the Lost Lands to American theaters.”

Commented Vertical Partner Peter Jarowey, “We’re thrilled to be in business with Constantin Film for the In The Lost Lands U.S. release next year. The film is a testament to how Paul and Milla’s continued partnership yields compelling cinematic experiences. Dave’s charm and humor is larger-than-life, and the cast’s chemistry radiates off the screen.”

Jarowey and SVP of Acquisitions Tony Piantedosi negotiated the deal on behalf of Vertical, with CAA Media Finance repping the production.

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In the Lost Lands

Theatrical release poster
Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson
Screenplay by
Paul W. S. Anderson
Constantin Werner
Based on "In the Lost Lands"
by George R. R. Martin
Produced by
Paul W. S. Anderson
Jeremy Bolt
Dave Bautista
Milla Jovovich
Constantin Werner
Jonathan Meisner
Robert Kulzer
Starring
Dave Bautista
Milla Jovovich
Arly Jover
Amara Okereke
Cinematography Glen MacPherson
Edited by Niven Howie
Music by Paul Haslinger
Production
companies
Constantin Film
Dream Bros. Entertainment
Rusalka Film
Distributed by
Vertical (United States)
Constantin Film Verleih (Germany)
Vertical Distribution (Poland)
Release date
February 28, 2025
Countries
United States
Germany
Poland
Language English
In the Lost Lands is an upcoming epic fantasy film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, from a screenplay by Anderson and Constantin Werner. Based on a short story by George R. R. Martin,[1] the film stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, and Arly Jover.[2][3]

Plot
A queen, desperate to find happiness in love, takes a daring step: she sends the powerful and feared witch Gray Alys to the "Lost Lands" to give her the magical gift of turning into a werewolf. With the mysterious hunter Boyce, who supports her in the fight against dark creatures and merciless enemies, Gray Alys roams an eerie and dangerous world. And only she knows that every wish she grants has unimaginable consequences.[4]

Cast
Dave Bautista as Boyce
Milla Jovovich as Gray Alys
Arly Jover as Ash
Amara Okereke as Melange
Fraser James as Patriarch Johan
Simon Lööf as Jerais
Deirdre Mullins as Mara
Sebastian Stankiewicz as Ross
Jacek Dzisiewicz as Overlord
Tue Lunding as The Hammer
Ian Hanmore as The Stranger
Eveline Hall as Old homeless woman
Kamila Klamut as Midwife
Caoilinn Springall as Young girl
Pawel Wysocki as The Gambler
Jan Kowalewski as Young Monk
Nicolas Stone as Kane
Tomasz Cymerman as Outrider 1
Production
Development
In February 2015, it was announced that Constantin Werner had purchased the rights to three George R. R. Martin short stories:[5] "The Lonely Songs of Laren Dorr", "In the Lost Lands", and "Bitterblooms". Werner planned to adapt all three stories into a single film with Milla Jovovich playing Gray Alys, and Justin Chatwin playing Boyce.

This version of the film never eventuated and the project entered limbo. In 2021, the film re-emerged with Paul W. S. Anderson as director, who previously collaborated with Jovovich on the Resident Evil film series, The Three Musketeers (2011), and Monster Hunter (2020). Dave Bautista replaced Chatwin as Boyce and Constantin Werner serving as co-writer and producer.[2][6] Werner stated:

I wrote the script in collaboration with British director Paul W. S. Anderson who put his unique vision on it, setting it in a dystopian future, a world in ruins, haunted by demons and monsters. Paul is directing it and we are both producing.[7]

According to Werner, the film was planned to begin filming in late 2021 or early 2022, but was delayed to late 2022.[8] George R. R. Martin's involvement added significant anticipation, given his fame from A Song of Ice and Fire.[9][10] In an August 2022 interview prior to filming, Anderson described the film as a 'western', saying:

At its heart, it's very much a western as it has all the iconography that one would associate with a western. It's set in a post-apocalyptic land, so on the surface it's not a western, but at its heart it is most definitely a western. It deals with a lot of western tropes and storytelling and imagery, so I am very excited to be doing that.[11]

Filming
Principal photography began 14 November 2022 at Alvernia Studios in Poland.[12][13] Photography wrapped in February 2023, after 46 days.[9]

Visual effects
The visual effects were provided by Herne Hill Media, which had previously worked on Anderson's Resident Evil film series and Monster Hunter.[14][15]

Post-production
In February 2023, George R. R. Martin indicated on Twitter that filming had concluded in Poland and was undergoing extensive post-production.[16]

Release
The release date for In the Lost Lands was initially set for September 26, 2024 in Germany, before being replaced on Constantin Film's slate by Megalopolis.[17]

In September 2024, Vertical acquired the U.S. distribution rights to the film.[18]

On November 19, 2024, George R. R. Martin revealed the film's February 28, 2025 US theatrical release date on his blog, calling the film "Dark and twisted and atmospheric, and a lot of fun."[19]

See also
A Song of Ice and Fire (book series)
Resident Evil (film series)
References
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"Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista to Lead "In The Lost Lands" Movie Based on George R.R. Martin Story". Collider. February 25, 2021. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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Martin, George (2015). "Three Tales, Three Women, One Film".
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Wiseman, Andreas (February 25, 2021). "'Resident Evil' Duo Paul W. S. Anderson & Milla Jovovich Team With Dave Bautista For George R. R. Martin Adaptation 'In The Lost Lands' — EFM". Deadline. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
"George R. R. Martin's In the Lost Lands wraps filming with Milla Jovovich". Winter is Coming. February 9, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
"In the Lost Lands: Paul W.S. Anderson tackling George R. R. Martin adaptation". SYFY Official Site. February 25, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
"INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR PAUL W.S. ANDERSON ON "EVENT HORIZON" - Cinema Retro". cinemaretro.com. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
Balaga, Marta (May 16, 2024). "Poland Welcomes More International Film Shoots, From 'In the Lost Lands' to 'The Girl With the Needle': 'We Can Do It'". Variety. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
Murphy, J. Kim (August 9, 2022). "'Event Horizon' at 25: Paul W. S. Anderson Recalls Paramount Fearing His Horror Film Slandered 'Star Trek'". Variety. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
"Dennis Berardi". Herne Hill Media. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
"Brandon Schaafsma". Herne Hill Media. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
Lealos, Shawn S. (September 1, 2023). "In The Lost Lands: Everything We Know About The George R.R. Martin Adaptation". ScreenRant. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
"UPDATE: "Megalopolis" vorgezogen". SPOT media & film (in German). June 14, 2024. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
Grobar, Matt (September 19, 2024). "Vertical Acquires Paul W. S. Anderson's Fantasy Actioner 'In The Lost Lands' Starring Milla Jovovich & Dave Bautista". Deadline. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
Martin, George. "In the Lost Lands". Notablog. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
External links
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Films directed
Shopping (1994)Mortal Kombat (1995)Event Horizon (1997)Soldier (1998)The Sight (2000, TV film)Resident Evil (2002)Alien vs. Predator (2004)Death Race (2008)Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)The Three Musketeers (2011)Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)Pompeii (2014)Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)Monster Hunter (2020)In the Lost Lands (2025)
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