Kate Beckinsale is back in her iconic role as Selene in the fifth addition to the Underworld franchise. The gritty world featuring vampires and Lycans has returned with a new trailer for the upcoming flick. The 43-year-old actress looked seriously tough and ready for anything in a form fitting latex catsuit.
As she takes on her enemies in the fiercest way possible, she never sacrifices her killer sense of style. Other stills show Beckinsale donning a fitted corset with black latex sleeves and fitted leggings, and other images show her wearing a fur coat overtop for added warmth.
The trailer is packed to the brim with action, showing Beckinsale taking on tons of foes with a pair of pistols and deadly moves. Her costume has practically become iconic, a favorite for Halloween and also anime and gaming conventions around the globe.
The trailer suggests that a new battle between the vampires and Lycans has commenced, this time everyone’s out for Selene’s blood. The film is directed by Anna Foerster, who also worked on films like The Day After Tomorrow and White House Down. Underworld: Blood Wars will hit theaters in January 2017.
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The note about everyone being out for Selene’s blood this time makes the plot feel more personal compared to earlier Underworld movies.
The trailer being packed with nonstop action fits the franchise, but I’m curious if they’ll deepen the vampire vs Lycan story this time.
The idea of a renewed vampire and Lycan war feels a bit familiar, but making Selene the central target could shake things up.
Knowing it was slated for a January release makes sense, since these darker action films tend to land well in that window.
Interesting that the article calls out her never sacrificing style, because even in battle scenes Selene’s look is always meticulously designed.
That catsuit really has become a staple for Halloween and conventions, and it’s cool the article acknowledges its impact beyond just the film.
Beckinsale’s performance has always carried these films, and from the trailer description it sounds like she’s still fully committed physically.
Even after multiple sequels, the fact that Selene’s look is still described as iconic shows how strong the original costume design was.
The article’s mention of the corset with black latex sleeves stood out, since that mix of armor and style has always been part of Selene’s appeal.
Seeing Beckinsale still pulling off those dual pistols and acrobatic moves at 43 is honestly impressive, especially with how intense the trailer looks.
I didn’t realize Anna Foerster directed this one, but given her work on The Day After Tomorrow, the scale of the action in the trailer makes more sense.
It’s interesting that despite all the action, the article emphasizes her fashion, which has always been a huge part of the character’s identity.
I forgot how much the fitted leggings and latex combinations define her silhouette until seeing those stills mentioned here.
That shot of Selene in the fitted latex catsuit still looks as sharp as ever, and it’s wild how that design has stayed iconic across five films.
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The combination of corset, latex sleeves, and pistols really cements that gothic action vibe the series is known for.
I like how the piece highlights the fur coat look, since it adds a different texture to the usual sleek latex aesthetic.
The fifth installment still leaning heavily into the same visual style shows how consistent the Underworld brand has been over the years.
The mention of anime and gaming conventions is spot on, since Selene cosplay is everywhere whenever Underworld gets attention again.