Big B meets Kamal Haasan as they begin Kalki 2 shoot
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reunited with cinema icon Kamal Haasan after almost four decades, as the shoot for the much-anticipated sequel to Kalki 2898 AD has begun. Big B took to his blog where he shared a string of pictures from the sets of Kalki 2 in the character of Ashwatthama, the son of sage and warrior Dronacharya. He even shared pictures with Kamal and said that the two last worked together in the 1985 film Geraftaar directed by Prayag Raaj. Taking to his blog, the veteran actor shared that he would be missing his customary Sunday meeting with fans as he is currently shooting in Hyderabad. The octogenarian shared his excitement about collaborating with Kamal Hasan again after a long gap. (IANS)
Lily Collins to play Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Actress Lily Collins is set to portray legendary actress Audrey Hepburn in a forthcoming film chronicling the making of the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, according to Variety. Collins will also serve as a producer on the project, which is based on Sam Wasson’s book Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Dawn of the Modern Woman. Alena Smith, best known for creating the Apple TV series Dickinson, has been roped in to write the script. A director for the film has not yet been announced. Adapted from Truman Capote’s novella, Breakfast at Tiffany’s follows socialite Holly Golightly as she meets a struggling writer who moves into her apartment building. Collins, known for Netflix’s Emily in Paris, recently renewed for a sixth season has previously appeared in Rules Don’t Apply and David Fincher’s historical drama Mank, according to Variety. (ANI)
Robert Downey Jr named ‘godparent’ of Disney Adventure cruise ship
Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr will be the ‘godparent’ for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, Disney announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore. “It’s impossible to describe the majesty of the Adventure, and to be its godparent is an honour. As the largest ship in the Disney fleet, a gargantuan blessing must be bestowed… I’ll do my darndest,” the 60-year-old actor, whose portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man was the cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the highest-grossing film franchise of all time — said in a statement. (PTI)
Tom Hanks to portray Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln in the Bardo
Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks is set to portray former US president Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming film adaptation of the book Lincoln in the Bardo. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Duke Johnson, known for 2015’s Anomalisa, is attached to direct and produce the project with author George Saunders, who penned the 2017 bestselling novel, adapting the screenplay. According to Variety, Hanks will also produce the project, which is a hybrid of live-action and stop-motion animation, through his Playtone banner with longtime collaborator Gary Goetzman. (PTI)
