Hollywood: Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who will be teaming up in the upcoming action-thriller Escape Plan could have had some Indian company, had things worked out according to the 'plan.'
According to sources, Stallone was keen on having Indian origin wrestler, The Great Khali play the part of the chief warden of the jail from where the two inmates plan to escape. However, things didn't work out owing to Khali's exclusive contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment Federation, forcing him to let go off the major Hollywood project.
A top-source close to the film's production told foreign media: "Sylvester Stallone recommended Khali for the role. They have interacted with each other on various occasions in the past and Stallone was keen to have him as a part of the film."
Added the same source, "However, the federation's contract doesn't allow Khali to sign up for any movies - at least not as of now."
Eventually, the role was altered and offered to Pakistani actor Faran Tahir, who was recently seen as President Patel in the Matt Damon-starrer 'Elysium'. 'Escape Plan' also features Jim Cavaizel and 50 Cent in important roles.
According to sources, Stallone was keen on having Indian origin wrestler, The Great Khali play the part of the chief warden of the jail from where the two inmates plan to escape. However, things didn't work out owing to Khali's exclusive contract with the World Wrestling Entertainment Federation, forcing him to let go off the major Hollywood project.
A top-source close to the film's production told foreign media: "Sylvester Stallone recommended Khali for the role. They have interacted with each other on various occasions in the past and Stallone was keen to have him as a part of the film."
Added the same source, "However, the federation's contract doesn't allow Khali to sign up for any movies - at least not as of now."
Eventually, the role was altered and offered to Pakistani actor Faran Tahir, who was recently seen as President Patel in the Matt Damon-starrer 'Elysium'. 'Escape Plan' also features Jim Cavaizel and 50 Cent in important roles.
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