First Look: Amitabh Bachchan in The Great Gatsby

Amitabh Bachchan is doing a guest appearance in the Hollywood adaptation of the classic, F Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. He plays Meyer Wolfsheim, and in this shot he’s seen with Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Carraway (Tobey Maguire). Here’s how he got the role!

Director Baz Luhrmann met Amitabh Bachchan when he was in Mumbai a few years ago. At the time, he requested Amitabh to do a cameo in the film, and Amitabh agreed. It’s supposed to be a small appearance only, but no doubt fans will be eager to catch him in his first Hollywood venture. Are you looking forward to it?