Hollywood actor Brad Pitt tells business model of Hollywood
studios does not allow them to support risky movies like his forthcoming
satirical comedy "War Machine".
The American actor, who made a surprise appearance in India
on Wednesday, tells that it was one of the main reasons he chose to get
together with US-based on-demand streaming website Netflix for the movie.
"The way the business model of studios in right now,
Hollywood can't support risky films like 'War Machine', of this budget
certainly. The costs of prints and advertising are so high, so they are not
making them right now," Pitt told during a session with Indian
superstar Shah Rukh Khan here.
Explaining on his decision to unite with Netflix, Pitt told:
"The beauty of Netflix for the film viewer is that now more films are
getting made, more interesting filmmakers are getting a chance which means a
greater variety."
Pitt tells the changing trend reflects "a new resurgence
of filmmaking that" he grew up on in 1960s and 1970s.
"War Machine", directed by David Mich'd, is a
satirical comedy with Pitt playing role of US General Glen McMahon, who is
tough but overconfident with an only aim to lead his army towards victory in
Afghanistan, and win the war.
The film will have its premiere on the streaming website on
Friday, and will have a limited release.
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