Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi on Predator: Badlands and the first Predator you’ll root for

06 Nov 2025 • 9 min • EN
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For the first time in Predator history, we see the world through the eyes of the hunter – played by actor Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. In this Popcorn Podcast interview, Schuster-Koloamatangi breaks down his transformation into Dek, a young Yautja outcast fighting to prove his worth in Dan Trachtenberg’s (Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane) latest sci-fi thriller, Predator: Badlands. Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi shares how he:Learned the brand-new Yautja language built for the filmHumanised cinema’s most feared monsterUsed drill music and reggae to control his emotional energyRepresented Pacific Islander talent on a global Hollywood stage Filmed on location in New Zealand and co-starring Elle Fanning, Predator: Badlands explores the Predator’s origins, culture and code of honour in ways fans have never seen before. Whether you’re a lifelong Predator fan or love behind-the-scenes storytelling, this is a must-listen Popcorn Podcast conversation. More Popcorn: Tango through our Venom: The Last Dance reviewAre we Kraven the Hunter?Dev Patel's big Monkey Man swingKnow someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack. Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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