Actor Matt Damon expressed his admiration for Indian filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and revealed that he would love to collaborate with him in the future. Ahead of the red-carpet premiere of 'The Odyssey' in Mumbai, the Hollywood star attended a press conference in the city on July 11. When asked if there was an Indian filmmaker he would like to work with, Damon didn't hesitate before naming Kapur.
While talking about the same, the 55-year-old actor said, “I remember when we were starting out, everyone wanted to collaborate with Shekhar Kapur. I was really disappointed that I couldn't do 'The Four Feathers'. I think I was already committed to a Bourne film at the time. He's always remained on my list of filmmakers I'd love to work with, and I'd really like another opportunity. It's like a little 20-year-old debt I've been carrying around in my pocket."
As for Kapur, the celebrated filmmaker returned the admiration with a heartfelt response. Recalling his favorite scene from 'Good Will Hunting', Kapur praised the Oscar-winning actor's performance and reflected on why it has stayed with him over the years.
In an interview with NDTV, Kapur, 80, said, "I don't think there is a filmmaker in the world who wouldn't give their right arm to work with an actor who has as much emotional depth as Matt Damon. Who can ever forget his famous scene with Robin Williams, 'It's not your fault,' in 'Good Will Hunting'. I must have watched it over a 1000 times and been moved to tears each time.”
Kapur was originally set to direct the 2002 historical war drama 'The Four Feathers', with Damon initially attached to star in the film. However, the actor had to step away due to scheduling commitments, and the role eventually went to Heath Ledger.
