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Shantaram is a novel of epic proportions written by Gregory David Roberts. It tells the story of his break from a Melbourne prison in Australia and escape to New Zealand followed by India where much of the novel is set. In India he lives in the slums of Bombay and opens a medal clinic. After a harrowing experience of getting caught and spending time in an Indian prison he becomes involved with the local mafia.

1st March 2008

Johnny Depp talks about Shantaram and the writer’s strike 13 replies

In an interview posted on YouTube, Johnny Depp talks about how the Shantaram project was put on hold due to the writers’ strike.

13 Responses to “Johnny Depp talks about Shantaram and the writer’s strike”

  1. Tremayne Dudley Ward-Smith says:
    July 23rd, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Please contact me regarding the filming of Shantaram. Thank you for your time, Tremayne Ward-Smith.

  2. Martha says:
    January 11th, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    This is so wrong for the lead. I think Johnny Depp is one of the most talently actors in Hollywood, but he is way toooooo wrong for the character. You can not play down his pretty boy presence. Please reconsider and give the novel its fair due.

  3. Jonny Rottan says:
    July 6th, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    I don’t care who plays what – just bring out the movie!!! The book was so great! I read it 3 times and each time I got something more from it. Bring it on!!!!!!!!!

  4. Michelle says:
    July 12th, 2009 at 7:20 am

    Shantaram is without doubt the best book that I have ever read. When I heard that it was to be made into a movie, my first reaction was that Johnny Depp would make the perfect Lin. I can’t wait to see this film!!!!

  5. annette says:
    August 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    I just loved this book and I hope and pray the movie comes out soon. I think Johnny Depp will be great in this part as he is so adaptable. I am waiting.

  6. Sarah M. says:
    September 4th, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    This is one of the most incredible stories I have ever read and those producing this movie have a tremendous responsibility to do justice to the book and to portray India and the people of India with the reality that Gregory David Roberts wrote in his book. I saw the characters and Leopold’s in my mind so vividly from his descriptions and was absolutely shocked when I saw the real place on U-Tube – exactly as he described. The movie must be made in India. Secondly, I just adore Johnny Depp and he is a very talented actor, but the role of Lin should go to Russell Crowe – he is Australian, like Gregory and his physique in the Gladiator is similar to Roberts in real life. Good luck with it – get started, for heaven’s sake and those involved must do so with the same dedication and determination that Shantaram has.

  7. Bonnie R says:
    September 12th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    I see I may be a bit late with comments but I agree with Martha. I adore Johnny Depp and see alla of his movies, even several times but I think someone like Jame Mcavoy would really be better for the part. And I think the book should be a trilogy of movies. Part I Comes to India up to where he lives in the slum, Part II his gangstr life Part III Afganistan to end. Isn’t is too much for one movie?

  8. Sarah M says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 11:36 am

    James McAvoy is only 5′-7″ tall – same as Johnny Depp.
    Russell Crowe is 5′-11″ – much better for the role.
    He just needs to be in shape – like he was for the Gladiator.

  9. Sarah M says:
    October 24th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Liam Neeson is the perfect person to play Shantaram – he’s huge and has the looks! Why didn’t I think of this before?

  10. richard s says:
    November 10th, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    just read the book, absolutely fantastic, not much of a reader but couldnt put it down. heard that they were making a film, cant wait to see it. think russell crowe is ideal for the roll.

  11. Kiantea says:
    January 8th, 2010 at 10:06 am

    Liam Neeson would make the perfect Lin

  12. Marshall says:
    April 19th, 2010 at 8:10 am

    I think Leonardo dicaprio would be better cast to play the role of Lin. Leo would certainly need to bulk for the role. My fear is that Depp could ruin it with his often misplaced and exaggerated eccentricity. If it absolutely has to be Depp,the director must to careful to display the colourful characters with equal air and not allow Depp to run away with it with his often self centred performance. He is a great actor but he has ruined many a good movie with his abberation.

  13. Stein Bai says:
    May 7th, 2010 at 12:55 am

    I can’t wait to see the movie, cause the novel is so amazing and interesting, it gives me an opportunity to know India and the life for the ordinary people living there

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