Makers of Ranveer Singh's Pralay in talks with 28 Days Later's prosthetics team for zombie effects: Report
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Ranveer Singh's Pralay is as per reports in talks with the prosthetics team behind 28 Days Later as the makers aim for realistic zombie effects.
Adding to this, As per the report, the production has reached out to prosthetic make-up artists Lisa Crawley, Adrian Getley, Barrie Gower and Kate Hill, all of whom were part of the primary prosthetics team on 28 Days Later .
Meanwhile, An industry source told the publication, " Pralay is envisioned as a large-scale survival horror movie with extensive practical effects. The makers want those infected by the zombies on screen to look terrifying and convincing. They have been considering some of the best prosthetic talents globally, and the 28 Days Later team naturally came up in discussions."
Notably, The report further states that the final prosthetics team is expected to be locked before Jai Mehta begins filming the zombie thriller.
As per the latest buzz, According to the same source, the movie's first major schedule has been planned in Australia. "Jai has planned an extensive first schedule in Australia, where the team will movie a substantial portion of the movie's post-apocalyptic world. Although the story unfolds in a zombie-ravaged Mumbai, Australia has been chosen for its diverse landscapes," the source shared.
In further updates, Jai Mehta and Vishal Kapoor have co-written the screenplay. While the makers have kept most story details under wraps, Pralay is being positioned as a survival horror movie set against the backdrop of a zombie outbreak.
On top of that, The latest report comes days after Variety India reported that Ranveer Singh would begin shooting Pralay next month before taking a planned paternity leave following the birth of his second child with wife Deepika Padukone.
According to the report, the star will complete the movie's initial schedule before the production takes a temporary break. Filming is expected to resume in 2027 after Ranveer returns from his leave.
Source: Bollywood Hungama