Matt Damon wants to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur
Mumbai, July 11
Hollywood star Matt Damon, who is gearing up for the release of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey", has expressed his desire to work with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur.
The actor revealed that he almost collaborated with Kapur in 2002 but had to pass on the opportunity due to prior commitments to another film.
Damon is in India with Nolan and Tom Holland for the promotions of their upcoming epic fantasy action film. During a press conference in Mumbai, the 55-year-old star was asked about collaborating with an Indian filmmaker.
To which, the Hollywood star said that he wants to collaborate with National Award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. He went on to reveal that he did get an opportunity to star in his 2002 epic war drama "The Four Feathers" but couldn't take up the film as he was already working on "The Bourne Identity."
The Four Feathers, directed by Shekhar Kapur, stars Heath Ledger, Wes Bentley, Djimon Hounsou and Kate Hudson. The film is set during the British Army's Gordon Relief Expedition in Sudan, well after the formation of Mahdiyya, it tells the story of a young man accused of cowardice.
This film, with altered plot events, is the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations of the 1902 novel The Four Feathers by A.E.W. Mason.
Talking about The Bourne Identity, the action-thriller film directed by Doug Liman. Based on Robert Ludlum's 1980 novel of the same name, it is the first installment in the Bourne franchise, and stars Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Meanwhile, The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey. The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and his encounters with mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Shekhar Kapur's 'Mr. India' is iconic, but his international projects like 'Elizabeth' show he can handle big budgets and global narratives. Damon missed out on 'The Four Feathers' back then, but better late than never. Let's hope this time it works out!
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical. Shekhar Kapur hasn't directed a feature film in over a decade (since 'Paani'? still pending). Is he even active? Hope this isn't just PR talk during promotions for 'The Odyssey'. Needs more substance.
As an American living in Mumbai, I find this fascinating. Damon is a class act, and Kapur has that rare ability to blend Indian storytelling with universal themes. A cross-cultural project could bridge audiences in a meaningful way. Count me intrigued!
Shekhar Kapur is a legend! 'Elizabeth' and 'Bandit Queen' are masterpieces. Him collaborating with Matt Damon would be amazing for Indian cinema globally. Hope the project is something rooted in Indian culture, not just another action film. Fingers crossed! 🤞
But honestly, why is everyone ignoring that Damon chose 'Bourne Identity' over 'Four Feathers'? That film was a flop. Maybe Damon's instinct was right? Still, excited to see what they cook up now.
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