Kevin Hart to Star Alongside Cate Blanchett in 'Borderlands' Rebecca Rubin, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Kevin Hart is joining Cate Blanchett in the cast of “Borderlands,” a movie adaptation of the popular video game. Hart will play Roland, a skilled ex-soldier-turned-mercenary, in the Lionsgate film. Eli Roth, whose resume includes “The House With a Clock in its Walls” and Bruce Willis-led action thriller “Death Wish,” is directing “Borderlands.” More from Variety “I’m thrilled to be working with Kevin,” said Roth. “‘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.”