Adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
By Dileep Thekkethil
BENGALURU: British actress Wendy Glenn who has appeared in Hollywood movies such as “Waking Madison” and “Mercy”, is making her Bollywood debut in the national award-winning director Onir’s upcoming movie “Veda”.
Glenn, who is also popular for her role in the American TV Series CSI, said she is excited to work with a wonderful crew of creative people. She was quoted by PTI saying, “It is such a pleasure to be working with Onir, my co-actors, Bhavna and the team, and on such an amazing script. It has been a great experience so far, I cannot wait for the next schedule in India and to experience the magic that is India for the first time.”
“Veda”, which is based on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is touted as the first ever major contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s play into Bollywood. The movie is also making history in Bollywood by shooting extensively at Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford Upon Avon.
Onir said he was mesmerized by the way Wendy Glenn into the character. He was quoted saying “Wendy is a phenomenal actor and we are so happy to have her as part of the film. She immerses herself in the character, which is such a wonderful quality. She is as stunning a person as she is as an actor.”
He also added that shooting in Manchester was a brand new experience for him and he looks forward to the next schedule of the movie which will commence soon.
“We have just completed the Manchester schedule of the film which has been a great experience and looking forward to the next schedule, working with my actors and team,” said Onir
The movie that was launched and announced by the former Deputy PM of the UK, Nick Clegg, last year, is expected to release in 2016.