Back to where it began: Akshay Kumar to replace Saif Ali Khan in the remake of 'Chef'
Akshay to play the role of a chef. Well, who else can do justice to this role?
Looks like 2016 is Akshay Kumar's year. Starting the year with a bang, the Airlift actor is all set to rule this year. According to Oye Times, Akshay Kumar has been roped in for the remake of Hollywood movie 'Chef' directed by Jon Favreau.
Earlier, Saif Ali Khan was supposed to star in the movie. Akshay is yet to sign the film but a close source revealed that the makers of the film are planning on replacing Saif with Akshay.
Look like Akshay has got his perfect role. After all, he had started his journey as a cook in Bangkok. Who else can do justice to this role other than him.
Chef was released in 2014 starring Jon Favreau, Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergera and Robert Downey Jr. The film was written, produced and directed by Favreau himself. The film revolves around the life of a professional chef who quits his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity to its controlling owner and later launches a food truck with his friend and son.
The remake of the film will be produced by Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment, Eros International and Alumbra Entertainment.
Well, we are all set to watch out for Akshay the 'Chef'.