The jungle book onset with neel sethi mowgli interview. The jungle book interview neel sethi 2016 adventure movie. But before we could ask about his future in hollywood or the hypothetical jungle book sequel, sethi had some questions of his own. Walt disney studios is pleased to announce that 10yearold neel sethi will play the part of mowgli in disneys the jungle book. Exclusive interview with disneys the jungle book director jon favreau and star neel sethi mowgli. Mowgli cast for liveaction jungle book movie sethi doesnt have professional. The jungle book opens in theatres everywhere in 3d, reald 3d, and imax 3d on april 15th.
Sethi wasnt some starstruck kid who dreamed of eventually making it big in hollywood. How neel sethi got his part in the jungle book youtube. Rudyard kiplings beloved the jungle book is being given new life as disney releases its. It was released on april 8 in 15 countries, including argentina, australia, russia, malaysia, and most notably in india a week ahead of its u. Newcomer neel sethi joins the cast of the jungle book. Disneys the jungle book has tapped neel sethi a 10yearold new yorker to play the lead part of mowgli. He is a child actor who landed a breakout role as mowgli in. We also talk to vip guests poppy lee friar, kimberly wyatt and youtube star marcus butler. Vast majority of it is coming from the salary for the jungle book.
Neel sethi talks about playing mowgli in disney and jon favreaus the jungle book, the new disney live action fairy tale. Fun facts with jon favreau and neel sethi desert chica. Neel sethi reveals how he got the starring role of mowgli in the jungle book despite never having acted before, and tells which scene he. Having a chance to interview jon favreau and neel sethi was inspiring and exciting. Just before walking the red carpet for the jungle book world premiere, i was able to sit down and chat with some of the talented minds behind the movie. Neel sethi the jungle book interview with anupama chopra. Neel sethi talks the jungle book the 12yearold reveals what it was like to be selected from 2,000 hopefuls to play mowgli in the liveaction remake of the classic animated film. The opinions expressed here are my own and i received no monetary compensation. Neel sethi on the jungle book and memorable moments from. Neel sethi reveals how he got the starring role of mowgli in the jungle book despite never having acted before, and tells which scene he enjoyed filming most of all. The jungle book 2016 hindi trailer launch mowgli neel sethi interview directed by jon favreau iron man, based on rudyard kiplings timeless stories and inspired by disneys classic. One week ago i was headed to the beverly hilton hotel for the jungle book press junket. The jungle book interview neel sethi 2016 adventure movie hd the mancub mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere.
Neel was born on 22122003 in new york city, new york. The jungle book neel sethi is mowgli onset interview an orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear, and a. He is an actor, known for the jungle book, nickelodeon kids choice awards 2016, jimmy kimmel live. We caught up with director jon favreau and neel sethi prior to the jungle book red carpet premiere to get their. So who exactly is neel sethi, the 12 yearold cinematic newcomer whos the only liveonscreen human. We talked a little bit after you shot the scene and they had to photograph you. Cub reporter 11yearold zachary kaplan joined his mom, lambeth hochwald, to interview the stars of the jungle book. Kristian harloff sits down for a special interview with actor neel sethi to discuss his role as mowgli in celebration of the bluray release of.
Neel sethi interview the jungle book movie trailers. With neel sethi, bill murray, ben kingsley, idris elba. Brigham taylor and mowgli star neel sethi at the european premiere for the new live action disney version of the jungle book. Neel sethi is an indianamerican actor who debuted in hollywood through john favreaus the jungle book in 2016. Neel sethi talks about making the jungle book, the toughest animal to work with,memorable moments from filming, what he collects, and more.
Neel sethi biography affair, single, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is neel sethi. Neel sethi on the jungle book build series youtube. Neel sethi interview today with beyond the trailer host grace randolph. The delightful preteen beat out over two thousand other actors to win the role of mowgli in the otherwise entirely cgi and. Neel recalls the events that led to him getting cast in the jungle book, and talks about spending time with director jon favreau and costar bill murray. Neel sethi interview the jungle book premiere video. Normal life was going to school, playing with friends. He portrayed the role of the main character mowgli in the movie. The liveaction epic adventure the jungle book tells the story of mowgli neel sethi, in a remarkable debut performance, a mancub raised by a family of. Some things are unforgettable like this conversationinterview with jon favreau, director and neel sethi, actor, for disneys the jungle book movie. Firsttime actor neel sethi as mowgli with a wolf cub in disneys new version of the jungle book.
The jungle books neel sethi talks to quint about being. How jungle book director jon favreau got such a great. Tenyearold neel sethi, a new yorkbased elementary school student, has been cast as mowgli in disneys upcoming remake of the jungle book. Interview with jon favreau and neel sethi like a real. Join neel sethi as he discusses jon favreaus retelling of the classic the jungle book. Jungle books mowgli, neel sethi, wants to be a dentist a sequel to disneys jungle book is now on the cards. But child actor neel sethi says a choice of career is still tough. Parades jungle boy talks with stars scarlett johansson. Raised by a family of wolves since birth, mowgli sethi must leave the only home hes ever known when. Spread the lovehow do you remake a beloved disney classic animation using a combination of cgi and liveaction film. After a threat from the tiger shere khan forces him to flee the jungle, a mancub named mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther, bagheera, and free spirited bear, baloo. Today, i bring you the best of our interviews with director jon favreau and neel sethi, who plays mowgli. Neel is a newcomer from new york picked from among thousands of auditions, and his role in the jungle book marks his first foray.
Just two years ago, neel sethi hadnt watched disneys animated classic the jungle book, let alone read rudyard kiplings novels. Neel sethi talks the jungle book more the 12yearold reveals what it was like to be selected from 2,000 hopefuls to play mowgli in the liveaction remake of the classic animated film. Exclusive interview with director jon favreau and neel. This was certainly a breakthrough moment in his career. Tenyearold neel sethi to make film debut in the jungle. Our first interview of the day was with director jon favreau jf and neel sethi ns who played mowgli, and is for all intents and purposes, the only living and real thing in the jungle book.
How jungle book director jon favreau got such a great performance out of acting novice neel sethi. Unforgettable interview with jon favreau and neel sethi. For a firsttime actor, yearold neel sethi could not have picked a more auspicious debut than as the lead in jon favreaus liveaction remake of walt. The jungle book 2016 hindi trailer launch neel sethis. See more ideas about neel sethi, jungle book 2016 and becoming an actress. Neel sethi the jungle book world premiere red carpet interview. Once they both came in the room, it was clear to us just how excited they are to talk about the jungle book and how this movie was a dream come true for both of them. Neel sethi, 12, goes from bhangra class in manhattan to. The risk is high, but the reward potential great and spoiler alert the results spectacular. An interview with director jon favreau and neel sethi of the jungle book. As the jungle book retains its number one spot at the box office for the second weekend in a row, fans and critics have found the previously unknown actor playing mowgli neel sethi to be. The jungle book neel sethi interview video dailymotion. Neel sethi on the jungle book twelve year old acting wunderkind neel sethi is a joy to watch both onscreen and off.
I dont know if youd remember, but we met on the set of jungle book. He has a huge fan following who hope that he would one day become one of the most talented actors. Neel sethi is about to become famous as the star of disneys the jungle book, but the 12yearold firsttime actor plays it cool. Alright, now we can do the interview because youre cool. Director jon favreau and neel sethi, who plays mowgli. The jungle books neel sethi on imagination the mary sue. Indianamerican neel sethi was born on december 22, 2003, in new york city. Some jungle book merchandise was set up in front of the seats where the talent was sitting. Actor and newcomer neel sethi may only be 12 years old, but the young actor has already made quite a name for himself by starring in disneys the jungle book, and, he. He is a child actor who landed a breakout role as mowgli in john favreaus 2016 liveaction version of the classic tale the jungle book.
Exclusive interview with disneys the jungle book director. The jungle book interview neel sethi 2016 adventure movie hd the man cub mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger shere. Young indianamerican actor neel sethi gained a lot of attention in 2016 thanks to the main role mowgli in a new movie the jungle book. Neel sethi is so lucky to become an actor so fast he has inspired me so much so now i will be an actress. April 11, 2016 carlee at fun learning life leave a comment a special thank you goes out to walt disney studios for providing this information, photos, as well as the invitation to the jungle book premiere and event. Age 15, parents, siblings, nationality, ethnicity neel was born in. Exclusive interview with jon favreau and neel sethi of the.
Jungle book was the debut film of neel sethi where he played the role of mowgli. He is the only real human character in the jungle book with everyone else providing voices for animals. Beyond the trailer talks to the star of the jungle book 2016, disney and jon favreaus new mowgli. When we sat down ready to welcome them, all of us were anxious and elated to have this opportunity. Mowgli cast for liveaction jungle book movie uinterview. Disneys the jungle book was a visually stunning feat of cgi that really showed off the talents of neel sethi, the young actor who played mowgli.
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