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It’s been thirty-five years since Arnold lathered himself in mud and shouted the now iconic internet meme, “Get to the chopper,” in Predator, and against all odds, the franchise has found new life in the latest entry streaming on Hulu, Prey. In today’s special The Cinematic Schematic podcast interview, we are spotlighting some of the incredible behind-the-scenes talents that helped bring Prey to life!
Coming right off the heels of the critically and financially underwhelming The Predator(2018), director Dan Trachtenberg(10 Cloverfield Lane, The Boys) and Patrick Aison’s new take on the iconic hunter was greenlit and this time, things looked a little bit different. Audiences would be sent back in time 300 years, and instead of following a bodybuilder or wisecracking action movie hero with guns, this story would star a Comanche nation woman named Naru who uses her wit and determination to face down the 20th Century Studios alien icon.
Before we go any further, we know what you’re thinking…are these really the best people to tell a Comanche story? Following the initial pitch, in steps Jhane Myers, a Comanche and Blackfeet American Indian who is known for her attention to detail and dedication to producing, Native language, and Native cultural advising among many other talents. To help ensure the Comanche nation was well represented, Myers also recruited the help of consultants and advisors like Sunrise Tippeconnie to ensure every detail was both accurately portrayed, and also true to the thrills, kills, and adrenaline rush the Predator franchise has been known for.
Myers and Tippeconnie join us to talk about how they helped shape the premise and setting of Prey before discussing the importance of indigenous representation in the film along with how they approached being the first feature film dubbed in the Comanche language.
Tune into the full interview to hear more details regarding how putting a woman in the lead in Prey subverts the series tropes and what the record Hulu viewership and critical success could mean for the future of the franchise.
Special Guests
Jhane Myers
Producer, Prey
Follow Jhane on Instagram @thejhane
Sunrise Tippeconnie
Consultant on Prey
About Prey
According to the IMDB, Prey is described as:
The origin story of the Predator in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Naru, a skilled warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.
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