SS Rajamouli Ropes In 'Thor' Actor Ray Steverson To Play The Villain In His Next Film 'RRR'
Ray Stevenson has been roped in by Baahubali fame director SS Rajamouli for his next magnum opus titled RRR. The movie that stars Alia Bhatt Ajay Devgn Ram Charan and Jr NTR in prominent roles will have Ray Stevenson playing the role of a villain called Scott in the movie. The makers also announced that Indiana Jones actress Alison Doody has also joined the cast as female antagonist.
Remember Volstagg, Thor aka Chris Hemsworth's ever-so-excited friend who was a member of the Warriors Three (a trio of Asgardian adventurers and supporting cast of Thor)? The character was portrayed by Ray Stevenson, who has now been roped in by Baahubali fame director SS Rajamouli for his next magnum opus titled RRR.
The movie that stars Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Ram Charan and Jr. NTR in prominent roles will have Ray Stevenson playing the role of a villain called Scott in the movie.
While announcing his entry into the cast of the movie, the officical Twitter handle of the film wrote, "#RayStevenson, it¡¯s a pleasure to have you play the lead antagonist #SCOTT in #RRRMovie. Can't wait to begin shooting with you. #RRR".
#RayStevenson, it¡¯s a pleasure to have you play the lead antagonist #SCOTT in #RRRMovie. Can't wait to begin shooting with you. #RRR. pic.twitter.com/T0nZnHlMxy
¡ª RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) November 20, 2019
With that, the makers also announced that Indiana Jones actress Alison Doody has also joined the cast as female antagonist. Her character will be called Lady Scott in the movie. She'll play wife to Ray Stevenson's character. It is said that Alison Doody has already started shooting for RRR.
"Welcome to Indian cinema, #AlisonDoody! Had a wonderful time shooting for your first schedule... We are glad to have you play lead antagonist #LADYSCOTT," the tweet read.
Welcome to Indian cinema, #AlisonDoody! Had a wonderful time shooting for your first schedule... We are glad to have you play lead antagonist #LADYSCOTT in #RRRMovie! #RRR pic.twitter.com/ELNUUS0g32
¡ª RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) November 20, 2019
Moreover, Olivia Morris has also been roped in to essay the role of Jennifer, female lead to Jr. NTR, in the movie. Looks like SS Rajamouli is hiring some of the finest actors in RRR that also includes many Hollywood talents.
"Welcome aboard #OliviaMorris @OliviaMorris891! We are happy to have you play the female lead #JENNIFER. Looking forward for the shoot. #RRRMovie #RRR," the film's handle tweeted.
Welcome aboard #OliviaMorris @OliviaMorris891! We are happy to have you play the female lead #JENNIFER. Looking forward for the shoot. #RRRMovie #RRR. pic.twitter.com/7ZUtyLt6bq
¡ª RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) November 20, 2019
RRR is reportedly set in the pre-Independence era. It is a fictitious story based on two legendary freedom fighters -- Alluri Sitharama Raju and Komaram Bheem. While Jr NTR will be portraying the role of Komaram Bheem, Ram Charan will be essaying the role of Alluri Sitharama Raju.
If reports are to be believed, 70 per cent shoot for the film has already been completed. RRR is slated to be released in July 2020 in 10 languages.
Garima Satija leads the Entertainment vertical of Indiatimes. A storyteller at heart who enjoys the thrill of writing, she is sometimes found daydreaming about living the lives of movie characters. Also, she hates talking about herself in the third person.
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