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The Unimportance of Being Earnest - Rajeev Masand
Courtesy: open magazine
It appears that some difficult decisions may need to be taken on the casting of an ambitious new film, in light of the recent failure of another big-budget venture. The makers of this new film that’s currently in preproduction reportedly met last weekend to discuss the viability of their intended project given the fact that their leading man now has three reasonably big-budget duds in a row to his name.
Their proposed film is designed as a hero-centric vehicle with considerable action scenes and even a superhero bent. The producers met to brainstorm whether they could in fact raise the film’s sizeable budget on the strength of their star, and whether it might be beneficial for the film if they were to rope in a more ‘bankable’ actor instead.
Turns out no firm decisions have been taken just yet, but the project is definitely being reconsidered as it currently stands.
That’s a shame, particularly for the young actor, who’s been looking forward to shooting the film and has already begun training for the part. Known for his earnest approach and professionalism in an industry dominated by stars who throw their weight around, the actor’s recent spate of flops could be attributed to a bout of bad luck over any lack of commitment on his part.
