Comments on: Johnny Depp talks about Shantaram and the writer’s strike

By: Stein Bai

Stein Bai — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:55:20 +0000

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

By: Marshall

Marshall — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:10:51 +0000

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.

By: Kiantea

Kiantea — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:06:57 +0000

Liam Neeson would make the perfect Lin

By: richard s

richard s — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:46:02 +0000

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.

By: Sarah M

Sarah M — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:57:35 +0000

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

By: Sarah M

Sarah M — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:36:13 +0000

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.

By: Bonnie R

Bonnie R — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:28:36 +0000

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?

By: Sarah M.

Sarah M. — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:04:36 +0000

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.

By: annette

annette — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:03:16 +0000

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.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:20:47 +0000

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!!!!