Alia Bhatt is all set to make her Hollywood debut with the action-spy-thriller Heart of Stone, alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. The film, which is all scheduled to be released on August 11 on OTT, is directed by Tom Harper, who emerges as a visionary, poised to reshape the very foundations of the genre. Tom delves into his artistic vision, emphasising the creation of authentic and relatable personas that forge profound connections with viewers.
Speaking about Heart of Stone, Tom Harper shared, “When I first came onboard, two things really struck me about the project: firstly, it was an original movie in a genre where there are a lot of franchises that have been around for many years, and secondly it had a female lead. I thought that was really exciting. Gal said to me, right from the very beginning, that she wanted this character to be a powerful woman in her own right, rather than a copy of the male action hero stereotype. Of course, she does do a lot of heroic things — she is a survivor, a maverick, and sometimes a rebel — but she is not alone. There is a deep care and compassion for people as the driving force of her actions. It often feels that there’s one character acting in an almost God-like way, saving the world but yet disregarding the human’s around them. This is a bit different, it has a bit more of a humanistic approach. That really appealed to me”.
Speaking about Alia Bhatt, Tom Harper shared, “We were so excited that Alia was going to join us. She’s huge in the Indian film industry, but this is her first Hollywood production and full English language film. She’s a formidable talent, has great intelligence, and expert attention to detail as well as that amazing film star charisma”.
In the movie, Heart of Stone, the director Tom explores the themes of big data, technology, and the balance between human instinct and algorithms, which are relevant topics in our current world. Harper’s unique vision challenges conventions and celebrates humanity’s triumphs in high-stakes action. Through Heart of Stone, the audience is invited to form an emotional connection with the characters and redefine what it means to be a hero in this captivating adventure.
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