I read somewhere not so long ago that Battle for Bittora is being scripted and she said she was still doing it : I guess it will be their next venture after VDW.
At the time Fawad was attached to the project, he was uncomfortable doing certain intimate scenes so they had to rewritte the script to accomodate him ...
I've read BFB and since then I've been waiting it to go on floor. Sadly, I read the book with the image of Fawad as Zein.
Now, I can't think of anyone in this generation pulling the role except maybe Abday Deol but I don't think Rhea wants to work with him and he won't agree to it as well.
Well, wait and see!
There is just one single intimate scene in the book n that too the climax which can just be implied than shown. And the other kissing scene would be btw their teenage flashback n whoever plays those roles. so I dunno what he had issues with. It's best to make a movie with someone who is willing to go according to the script specially when it's an adaptation of a much loved book
I think Ranbir might make a cute Zain. Zain is supposed to be playful but classy and restrained. A bit like his role of Samar in Rajneeti but a lot more scrupulous
I don't like Abhay Deol much TBH so hope it's not him
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