A few weeks back, it was reported that Indian actresses Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut and Chitrangada Singh were being auditioned for a role in the upcoming Hollywood film, Fast & Furious 7. Now, according to reports, actress Deepika Padukone has landed an important role in the high octane film. It is being said that Padukone was selected after numerous screen tests, in which makers found her suitable for the role. According to a source close to the development, the Indian actress will be essaying a significant character in Fast & Furious 7. Industry experts feel that by signing Deepika Padukone, the makers of the film have surely boosted their chances of doing healthy business in India.
The Fast and Furious series is among the most popular franchises in global cinema, which has an ever growing fan base across the globe. Till now, 6 instalments of this franchise have been released, each of which has enjoyed great commercial success. All of these films have featured some amazing cars, which includes the likes of BMW E39, Nissan Skyline GT-R, Dodge Charger R/T, Plymouth Road Runner and 1968 Ford Mustang. According to critics, the best part about this franchise is its correlated and progressive plot that connects one film to another, thereby keeping the audience interest going. For instance, the makers of the sixth edition, called Fast & Furious 6, quite intelligently included an extra character in its climax to create a build up for its sequel.
It is being said that Fast & Furious 7 is going to be the most action packed and star-studded film from the franchise. The cast of this film includes actors Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson and Tyrese Gibson. However, the biggest attraction of this upcoming film is going to be action hero Jason Statham, who will be playing the role of Ian Shaw, seeking revenge for his brother's death. Fans of the franchise all around the world are really excited to see Statham features in the film. Statham is known for action films like Transporter, Crank, The Expendables, Death Race and The Italian Job. Apart from Statham, the makers have also roped in Asian action star Tony Jaa, who is famous for his role in the film Ong Bak.
As far as the signing of Deepika Padukone is concerned, it is being said that the paperwork is under progress, which will make it a formal agreement between the makers and the actress. According to sources, it normally takes around 6 months in Hollywood to complete all legal documentation before an actor can be officially signed. A source close to this development said that the casting team of Fast & Furious 7 was looking for an actress who suited the role of an action heroine along with looking stunning on the screen.
Deepika Padukone was a part of Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor starrer Race 2, a film that involved some amazing car sequences. Apart from this, the success of her latest film Chennai Express has catapulted Padukone into the league of top heroines of Bollywood, something that the makers of Fast & Furious 7 would like to bank upon. The signing of Deepika Padukone in this film is an indication of the growing popularity of Indian stars on the global scene. Also, it reflects how Hollywood film makers are trying to incorporate an Indian element in their films to attract audiences in the country. Recently, some scenes from films like Jobs, The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises have been shot in India.
