Meet The cast
These talented international actors will rock your lifeboat
Suraj Sharma as Pi Patel
This 19-year old from New Delhi didn't even intend to land this roll. His younger brother sought to be Pi, but Mr. Sharma auditioned as well when he was sitting around waiting for his brother. Out of 3,000 possible Pis, Director Ang Lee hand picked this first time actor. The raw emotion he brings to this character is unparalleled, which is best displayed in his 227 day adventure with a Bengal tiger.
This 19-year old from New Delhi didn't even intend to land this roll. His younger brother sought to be Pi, but Mr. Sharma auditioned as well when he was sitting around waiting for his brother. Out of 3,000 possible Pis, Director Ang Lee hand picked this first time actor. The raw emotion he brings to this character is unparalleled, which is best displayed in his 227 day adventure with a Bengal tiger.
Irrfan Khan as Pi Patel (older)
Not only is Mr. Khan a famous Bollywood actor, but he has also established himself internationally with movies like The Warrior and Slumdog Millionaire. In 2012, he has starred in The Amazing Spider-Man, and of course Life of Pi. The gentle kindness, hospitality, and moral center he brings to Pi are spot on, creating a mirror image with the book's character- which an audience always loves to see.
Not only is Mr. Khan a famous Bollywood actor, but he has also established himself internationally with movies like The Warrior and Slumdog Millionaire. In 2012, he has starred in The Amazing Spider-Man, and of course Life of Pi. The gentle kindness, hospitality, and moral center he brings to Pi are spot on, creating a mirror image with the book's character- which an audience always loves to see.
Rafe Spall as Yann Martel
After acting alongside stars such as Charlize Theron, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway, it was only a matter of time before Rafe Spall would make a name for himself. This up and coming English actor caught his lucky break after Tobey Maguire was removed from this role. Director Ang Lee did not want his name recognition disturbing the movie, and Mr. Spall took his place during production. With an inquistive and open mind, Spall's characterization opposite Irrfan Khan leaves fans dying to know what's next- no pun intended.
After acting alongside stars such as Charlize Theron, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway, it was only a matter of time before Rafe Spall would make a name for himself. This up and coming English actor caught his lucky break after Tobey Maguire was removed from this role. Director Ang Lee did not want his name recognition disturbing the movie, and Mr. Spall took his place during production. With an inquistive and open mind, Spall's characterization opposite Irrfan Khan leaves fans dying to know what's next- no pun intended.
Behind the scenes
Director Ang Lee
They don't just hand out Oscars to every director. As an accomplished film producer, writer, and director, Ang Lee is best known for his works Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Nominated Best Director and Best Picture), Sense and Sensibility, Brokeback Mountain (Best Achievement in Directing, 2006), and now Life of Pi. Needless to say, what Lee has accomplished in this movie is all we expected of his skills and more. After being in theaters for only less than a month, Life of Pi is already striking Oscar buzz in multiple areas, notably visual effects.
They don't just hand out Oscars to every director. As an accomplished film producer, writer, and director, Ang Lee is best known for his works Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Nominated Best Director and Best Picture), Sense and Sensibility, Brokeback Mountain (Best Achievement in Directing, 2006), and now Life of Pi. Needless to say, what Lee has accomplished in this movie is all we expected of his skills and more. After being in theaters for only less than a month, Life of Pi is already striking Oscar buzz in multiple areas, notably visual effects.
Author Yann Martel
This movie would cease to exist if it had not been written as a book in the first place. Audiences can see the pages of Martel's book come to life far beyond the vivid images they had originally imagined. Although somewhat different, the movie never strays too far from the incredible foundation that Martel laid for us.
This movie would cease to exist if it had not been written as a book in the first place. Audiences can see the pages of Martel's book come to life far beyond the vivid images they had originally imagined. Although somewhat different, the movie never strays too far from the incredible foundation that Martel laid for us.