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Jumanji star Kevin Hart has signed on to play Roland in the Borderlands movie.<\/p>\n

According to Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, the actor has closed his deal to star in Lionsgate’s adaptation of Gearbox’s shooter series.<\/p>\n

Roland is Borderlands’ soldier class. The character tends to focus on shotguns and combat rifles, and can deploy a turret. It’s a different kind of role for Hart, who has focused on comedies.<\/p>\n

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Jumanji star Kevin Hart has signed on to play Roland in the Borderlands movie. According to Hollywood Reporter, the actor has closed his deal to star in Lionsgate’s adaptation of Gearbox’s shooter series. Roland is Borderlands’ soldier class. The character tends to focus on shotguns and combat rifles, and can deploy a turret. It’s a different kind of role for Hart, who has focused on comedies. 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