> At a Glance
> – A deleted scene shows Elle Fanning playing twin androids Thia and Tessa
> – The film is now on digital and hits 4K/Blu-ray/DVD on Feb. 17
> – Co-star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi praises her “noticeable difference” between roles
> – Why it matters: Fans get a deeper look at Fanning’s performance that helped make Badlands the franchise’s top-grossing entry
Elle Fanning’s dual-android performance in Predator: Badlands is spotlighted in a newly released deleted scene, offering a fresh glimpse at the sci-fi blockbuster that became the franchise’s highest earner after its November release.
Inside the Deleted Scene
The clip, shared exclusively with News Of Los Angeles, features Fanning as the “sister” androids Thia and Tessa opposite Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi‘s alien-warrior hero Dek. Director Dan Trachtenberg‘s latest entry is currently available on digital, with physical formats arriving February 17.
Co-Star Praise
Schuster-Koloamatangi, 24, told The Hollywood Reporter that Fanning’s shifts between characters were so distinct he could sense the change before she spoke:
Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi recalled:
> “It actually was quite a noticeable difference between when she was dressed as Thia and when she was dressed as Tessa. My body could feel it.”
He added:
> “Playing dual roles is such a hard ask of any actor, but she did it so effortlessly and with so much grace.”
Home-Release Extras
Beyond the deleted scene, the home edition packs:
- Audio commentary from Trachtenberg
- Behind-the-scenes featurettes
- A breakdown of Fanning’s dual-android process
| Format | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Digital | Available now |
| 4K Ultra HD | Feb. 17 |
| Blu-ray & DVD | Feb. 17 |
The extras give viewers a front-row seat to the performance that helped Badlands shatter franchise box-office records.
Key Takeaways
- The deleted scene underscores Fanning’s range in portraying two android “sisters.”
- Schuster-Koloamatangi credits her seamless switches for enriching their on-screen dynamic.
- Physical media buyers gain deeper insight into the film’s production on February 17.
With the home release just weeks away, fans can soon dissect every nuance of Fanning’s breakout dual performance.
