As I’d reported on Shambhala SunSpace, a new Buddha biopic was being planned, and then was shelved, by Indian filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. It was to be “the most expensive Bollywood movie ever made”; Will Smith’s son was rumored to be playing the young Siddhartha… then, it withered on the vine.
But now it’s back, a website has been launched, the Dalai Lama is reported to be a consultant on the film, and the lead role remains open.
Think you’ve got what it takes to play the Buddha? Happily, the filmmakers state they’re open to “a diverse ethnic-look and colour.” You just need to be “between 20 to 35 years of age.”
If so: submit your headshot, reel, and resume here.
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April 15th, 2010 at 6:45 am
Ahhhh, damnit, I’m 36 years old….booo. You know I think I could have been a contender…I mean middle aged white guy with a slight southern accent and about 20 pounds heavy…I mean perfect fit, right?
April 15th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Naveen Andrews.
I know he’s “too old” but with the makeup etc. available he would be perfect and people would actually go see the movie.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Yes. He would have been perfect around this time: http://theworsthorse.com/2008/07/the-buddha-of-suburbia-finally-out-on-dvd/