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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fahadh Faasil reveals he was offered Alejandro González Iñárritu's film, but turned it down for this reason
Fahadh Faasil is one of the most exciting actors working in India today, having given several notable performances in films like 22 Female Kottayam, Maheshinte Prathikaaram, and Aavesham, among others. The actor has now revealed in a new interview with Cue Studio that he was in talks to play a part in an international production helmed by Alejandro González Iñárritu- the Mexican filmmaker behind films like The Revenant, Birdman and Children of Men. Fahadh Faasil shared that he was considered to play a part in a film helmed by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. What Fahadh said During the interview, Fahadh said that it was his accent that caused an issue. He said, 'It was not like he rejected me, but it was the accent that he was concerned about. To perfect the accent, I was told to go to the US and stay there for three or four months. But they weren't ready to pay for that. That's why I skipped it. Otherwise, I would have gone running. The commercial aspects of it wouldn't have worked out. I didn't feel that kind of fire for it to do so much for my accent.' He continued, 'I spoke to him on a video call. It might be during that conversation that he also realised, 'Oh, this isn't the guy I'm looking for.' Such things happen. There have been many films I lost during such meetings. All the magic in my life happened here in Malayalam. So, even in the future, if any new changes were to happen, I want them to come from Malayalam. I don't think I will leave Kerala for that. If a project emerges that redefines me in some way, I want it to be in Malayalam.' Details about the Hollywood film Although Fahadh did not confirm the film that he was in talks to star in, Alejandro González Iñárritu's next film stars Tom Cruise and is set for an October 2026 release. As per the official logline, the untitled project is about the "most powerful man in the world" who embarks on a "frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.' It also stars Sandra Huller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde and Riz Ahmed. Fahadh was last seen in Maareesan. He is gearing up for the release of the romantic comedy OKCK, which hits theatres on August 29.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fahadh Faasil reveals why he dropped out of Alejandro González Iñárritu's movie: ‘They weren't ready to pay for…'
Widely regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation in the country, Fahadh Faasil enjoys a devoted fan base not just among moviegoers but also among his peers. Celebrated for his understated and nuanced yet highly impactful performances, Fahadh is a dream collaborator for many in the Indian cinema landscape. It seems that the actor's popularity has transcended boundaries as well now, as he recently revealed being approached once to play a role in a movie helmed by multiple Academy Award-winning Mexican filmmaker Alejandro González Iñárritu. During an interview, the Malayalam actor also shared why he turned down the offer. Admitting to auditioning for the project, Fahadh Faasil said that Alejandro González Iñárritu, however, wasn't impressed by his accent. 'To perfect the accent, I was told to go to the US and stay there for three or four months. But they weren't ready to pay for that. That's why I skipped it. Otherwise, I would have gone running. The commercial aspects of it wouldn't have worked out. Also, to bother so much for an accent, I didn't feel that kind of fire for it,' he shared during a chat with Cue Studio. Mentioning that had there not been an audition, things would have gone ahead smoothly, Fahadh Faasil noted that everything changed after they interacted virtually. 'I spoke to him on a video call. It might be during that conversation that he also realised, 'Oh, this isn't the guy I'm looking for.' Such things happen. There have been many films I lost during such meetings. Also, all the magic in my life happened here in Malayalam. So, even in the future, if any new changes were to happen, I want them to come from Malayalam. I don't think I will leave Kerala for that. If a project emerges that redefines me in some way, I want it to be in Malayalam,' he added. Renowned for helming movies such as Amores perros (2000), 21 Grams (2003), Babel (2006), Birdman (2014) and The Revenant (2015), Alejandro González Iñárritu is currently working on a film headlined by Tom Cruise. Fahadh, however, did not mention if it was for this film that he was approached. Fahadh Faasil is currently gearing up for the release of filmmaker-actor Althaf Salim's sophomore directorial venture Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira. Also starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Revathi Pillai, Lal, and Vinay Forrt in key roles, the movie will hit the screens on August 29, coinciding with the Onam season, when it will clash head-on with Sathyan Anthikad's Mohanlal-starrer Hridayapoorvam.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Did Fahadh Faasil back out of Alejandro González Iñárritu's film with Tom Cruise? Actor reveals he did not ‘feel a fire…'
Fahadh Faasil is gearing up for the release of his comedy drama, Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (OKCK). Ahead of the film's theatrical release on August 29, 2025, the actor spoke about why he backed out of an international movie. Did Fahadh Faasil back out of Alejandro González Iñárritu's movie with Tom Cruise? In an interview with The Cue Studio, Fahadh Faasil was asked about being called for an international film. However, the actor clarified that the director was unimpressed with his accent and had asked him to stay in the USA for 4 months, without remuneration. In his own words, 'He didn't like me. After the audition, they rejected me. Actually, he didn't reject me, but he had concerns about my accent. They asked me to stay in the USA for 3.5-4 months, that too without payment. That is why I decided to let it go; otherwise, I would've done it. I didn't feel a fire within me to take such efforts.' With the host mentioned Alejandro González Iñárritu by name, Fahadh added, 'If not for the audition, I don't think I would have even had a chance of being considered for it. However, I spoke with him on a video call, and I think after that conversation, he figured I was not the guy he was looking for.' While Fahadh himself hasn't taken the name of Alejandro González Iñárritu, several reports suggest that the Maamannan actor was considered for a role. Speculations indicate that the film might be Iñárritu's upcoming venture with Tom Cruise; however, this hasn't been confirmed yet. Who is Alejandro González Iñárritu? Alejandro González Iñárritu is a Mexican filmmaker known for making several psychological dramas. The director made his debut in feature films back in 2000 with Amores perros. Later on, he made several notable ventures, including 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), The Revenant, and more. Iñárritu's next film is touted to be a black comedy venture with Tom Cruise in the lead with an ensemble cast of Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Robert John Burke, and more. Fahadh Faasil is next set to appear in the movie Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira (marketed in English as Who Let the Horse Out?). The romantic comedy film was written and directed by Althaf Salim, with Kalyani Priyadarshan as the co-lead.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Palm Dog: ‘The Love That Remains', ‘Sirât', ‘Pillion' And ‘Amores Perros' Honored
Before the Palme d'Or gets dished out and after power cuts took down the town's electricity for a day, Cannes was abuzz with the burning question: qui a gagné le Palm Dog? The answer came yesterday afternoon at a star-studded-collar event on the beach at The Members Club. In a woof-and-ready ceremony, jury member Peter Bradshaw noted that 25 films had come under consideration for this year's honors, pointing out that some were made by directors who hadn't even been born when the event first took place at the UK Pavilion back in 2000. • The top prize — The Palm Dog itself — went to sheepdog Panda, for her part in a film directed by her owner: The Love That Remains, Hlynur Pálmason's tragicomic, gentle family saga. More from Deadline Ethan Coen's 'Honey Don't!' Gets 6.5-Minute Ovation In Cannes Cannes Awards Predictions: Deadline's Critics Make Their Picks For This Year's Palme D'Or & Other Main Prizes Chilean Drama 'The Mysterious Gaze Of The Flamingo' Wins Top Un Certain Regard Prize - Cannes • Mutt Moment — for the year's best scene-stealer — went to the British Un Certain Regard film Pillion for its long-haired Dachshund Hippo and Rottweiler Rosie. • The Grand Jury prize went to the two dogs in Oliver Laxe's apocalyptic road movie Sirât. • The inaugural Four-Legged Fellowship went to Alejandro González Iñárritu's Amores Perros, screening in Cannes Classics. Pillion director Harry Lighton was unable to attend, but sent a message saying, 'I'd like to thank the jury for recognizing the nuance, complexity and raw sex appeal in Hippo's 'performance. I hesitate to use that word. Hippo doesn't perform, she inhabits, and while Harry and Alexander do solid work, it's Hippo who carries the film on her little legs… This award is for every small dog out there with big dreams.' Sad news came from Sirât star Jade Oukid, who revealed that Pipa, the dog in the film, was actually her own, and had passed away after the shoot. However, director Laxe kindly added that, thanks to the power of cinema, Oukid's dog had become 'eternal'. And in a move so new that disorganizer Toby Rose forgot to mention it on the Palm Dog press release, this year also saw the inauguration of a brand new award, The Four-Legged Fellowship. This went to the team behind Alejandro González Iñárritu's Amores Perros (2000), which, like the Palm Dog, celebrated a quarter of a century at the festival this year and is about to get a shiny new re-release courtesy of Mubi. Iñárritu was a bit too tied up, shooting Tom Cruise in London, to attend, but producer Martha Sosa sent a message saying, 'We are truly honoured to receive this recognition from the Palm Dog Awards, for the beloved canine stars of Amores Perros, who are sadly no longer with us. This year marks a significant double celebration: the 25th anniversary of your awards and 25 years since the premiere of Amores Perros at Cannes. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Palm Dog Awards team from all of us.' Best of Deadline 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg Everything We Know About Amazon's 'Verity' Movie So Far Everything We Know About 'The Testaments,' Sequel Series To 'The Handmaid's Tale' So Far
The Guardian
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: human remains are found in tense cold case drama Black Snow
9pm, BBC TwoThe Queensland-set cold case drama continues. Zoe Jacobs (Jana McKinnon) vanished on her 21st birthday back in 2003, and we have come to know her hopes, fears and love of ecstasy and pop-punk via extended flashbacks. So it's all the more upsetting that unkempt detective James Cormack (Travis Fimmel) and Zoe's old bestie turned beat cop Samara Kahlil (Megan Smart) have just recovered submerged human remains near the local dam. Graeme Virtue 8pm, BBC OneThe cosy crime drama takes a sharp turn into folk horror. Supernatural menace the Cornman is apparently on the prowl, terrorising locals, spoiling milk and scorching crops. It's up to Humphrey (Kris Marshall) to separate fact from Cornish folklore. The great Caroline Quentin and Kevin McNally guest star as feuding farmers. GV 8pm, BBC Two With spring in full swing, Monty Don brings colour to the Mound with an array of blue and yellow blooms. Then he gets ready for summer by planting some vegetables to harvest in a couple of months' time, while Frances Tophill is charmed by wisteria in Surrey. Nicole Vassell 8pm, Channel 4Natalie Cassidy concludes her roundup of Britain's most talked-about products, though surely robot vacuum cleaners' viral moment has long since passed. Nevertheless, Cassidy employs some crisp-munching children to test three models. Plus, are cheap 'dupe' perfumes any good? Jack Seale 9pm, Sky MaxThe creative death match between old stager Deborah (Jean Smart) and fiery upstart Ava (Hannah Einbinder) worsens as the comedian and the writer use a new talkshow as their latest battleground. Also, every scene with Hassidic Jew turned personal assistant Randi (Robby Hoffman) is a scream. JS 9.30pm, BBC OneBen Miller is one of the oldest sitcom archetypes here: the irritating, self-regarding man – smart enough to have delusions of grandeur and stupid enough to believe them. This time, Julian (Miller) has hired an award-winning film-maker to help push his documentary over the line. But will he get cold feet? Phil Harrison They Live (John Carpenter, 1988), 12.05am, Talking Pictures TVJohn Carpenter's pulpy 1988 sci-fi action flick is a hotbed of anticapitalist sentiment. Itinerant worker Nada (wrestler Roddy Piper, a low-budget Arnie) comes to Los Angeles seeking employment but, after donning a pair of special sunglasses, stumbles on a conspiracy involving hidden messages on billboards and shop fronts and in magazines telling people to 'Consume', 'Watch TV' and 'Obey' (the banknotes say: 'This is your God'). Also, some folk look like warmed-up skeletons. Have aliens invaded? A fun mix of politics and punch-ups. Simon WardellAmores Perros (Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2000), 12.25am, Film4The title translates as 'Love's a bitch' but there is also a lot of dog appreciation in Alejandro González Iñárritu's intense drama about desire, loss and blood-soaked revenge. Three stories collide in a Mexico City car crash: Octavio (Gael García Bernal) loves his brother's neglected wife and enters illegal dog fights to fund their escape; model Valeria (Goya Toledo) breaks her leg in the auto accident then her pooch vanishes under the floorboards of her new flat; and the tramp-like El Chivo (Emilio Echevarría) has a cohort of canines but is also a hitman for a cop. SW Premiership Rugby Union: Sale v Saracens 7pm, TNT Sports 1. Coverage of the top-flight clash from the Salford Community Stadium.
