Last year, a huge buzz was created with reports that actor Shah Rukh Khan might play a role in Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s Xtrme City. But when Shah Rukh
refused to confirm it, the news died down.
Now, after several months, the actor says he’s keyed up about the project and is keen to meet Scorsese, reports Hindustan Times. ‘I had been very caught up with
RA.One, Don 2 and then I straightaway got into Yashji’s film. So, I could not take any time off for Xtrme City. I haven’t spoken to anyone for a long time (regarding
the project).
A couple of days back though, I was informed that I need to send an email (about the film),’ says Shah Rukh. He adds, ‘Yes, maybe when I am in the US next time without
facing many problems (laughs), I plan to go and meet Mr Scorsese to see what development has happened to it. I haven’t been in touch with Mr Scorsese. But I am sure it
will be an interesting film whenever we start it. It’s not a project that you can start immediately without thorough preparation,’ he says.
To be produced by the multiple Oscar-winning Scorsese, Xtrme City is to be directed by screenwriter Paul Schrader of Taxi Driver and Raging Bull fame.
The film is a cross-cultural thriller, a tale about two men from radically different worlds. While SRK is likely to essay the role of an underworld gangster, makers
are trying to rope in Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio to play a New York cop. SRK’s friend Mushtaq Sheikh has co-written the script of the film.
SRK also confirms plans to make a sequel to his last year’s RA.One. ‘Yes, I want to make RA.One 2.
I believe that our company has the best VFX unit in India. It would be a big waste if we don’t utilise it to push the parameters of what we do in India. At this point,
I don’t have a story but last night, I was sitting in my new office and thought, ‘we have to make it (sequel).’ So inshallah, once I come up with the story that can
take it (story) forward, I will take it up,’ says the
actor.
Courtesy of New Age
