Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt was in Mumbai last week at the premiere of his new film 'War Machine', where he met with none other than King Khan himself. The two hit it off right from the moment they sat down, and discussed acting, cinema, and Netflix at length. When asked why he chose to collaborate with Netflix for the recent release, Pitt said, “It's because the way the studio system is right now in Hollywood. It just can't support risky films like this, of this budget certainly.” He added, “The beauty of Netflix for the film viewer is that now more films are getting made, more interesting filmmakers are getting a chance which means a greater variety.”
Agreeing with him, Shah Rukh said the problem of major studios not wanting to invest in experimental fare is a universal one. “When I (began career) 25 years ago, I wanted make the films I wanted to, but you have to be part of the system. Netflix can be a great opportunity (which can) offer unknown or upcoming directors more chances... In India, every household has a singer, but I think every household also has a filmmaker,” Shah Rukh said.
When asked what challenges he faces, the Indian actor said, “You can't really get into a character if you have to do song and dance every 20 minutes. It's not like Bob Fosse or All That Jazz'.”
