Ranveer Singh’s upcoming zombie thriller cataclysm It reportedly aims to bring a new level of realism to the horror genre. According to a report by middayProducers have begun discussions with members of the prosthetics team behind Danny Boyle’s cult horror film 28 days later (2002) to create creature effects for the film. Directed by Jai Mehta, cataclysm It is expected to be one of the few mainstream Hindi films to explore the zombie survival genre, with an emphasis on practical effects.
Makers of Ranveer Singh’s Pralay are in talks with 28 Days Later’s prosthetics team for zombie effects: Report
Producers reportedly approach famous prosthetics artists
According to the report, the production has reached out to prosthetic makeup artists Lisa Crawley, Adrian Gately, Barry Gower, and Kate Hill, who were all part of the primary prosthetics team. 28 days later.
An industry source told the publication, “cataclysm It is envisioned as a large-scale survival horror film with extensive practical effects. Producers want people infected with zombies to look terrifying and convincing on screen. They are home to some of the best artificial intelligence globally, and 28 days later The team naturally came into limelight.”
The report further adds that the final prosthetics team is expected to be selected before Jay Mehta begins filming the zombie thriller.
Australia will double the size of Mumbai after the apocalypse
According to the same source, the first major schedule of the film has been planned in Australia. The source said, “Jay has planned an extensive first schedule in Australia, where the team will film a large portion of the film’s post-apocalyptic world. Although the story unfolds in zombie-ravaged Mumbai, Australia was chosen for its diverse landscapes.”
Jai Mehta and Vishal Kapoor have co-written the screenplay. Although the makers have kept most of the story details under wraps, cataclysm It is being projected as a survival horror film based on the backdrop of a zombie outbreak.
Production schedule reportedly includes paternity leave
The latest report comes days after Variety India reported that Ranveer Singh will begin shooting cataclysm next month before taking Planned Parenthood leave following the birth of his second child with wife Deepika Padukone.
According to the report, the actor will complete the initial schedule of the film before the temporary break on production. Filming is expected to resume in 2027 after Ranveer returns from leave.
However, the makers have not officially confirmed the reports regarding the prosthetics team or the production schedule.
