India, July 16 -- Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu sought the assistance of Indian director Dr Biju to find an actor with a "real face" for his upcoming project Digger. The three-time National Award winner recently shared details of a confidential email exchange where the Oscar-winning director expressed his specific vision for an Indian character in the film starring Tom Cruise.
Casting Beyond Star Power
In the private correspondence from 2016, Inarritu specified that he was looking for an Indian performer between the ages of 40 and 60. He emphasized that fame was secondary to authenticity, requesting a face that did not look like a typical actor. The director required someone who could appear endearing while maintaining the...