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New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) Hollywood screenwriter Jon Kasdan says he was initially unsure about casting Amar Chadha-Patel in his action-adventure series "Willow" but was blown away by the British-Asian actor"s dedication to the role of Boorman, a character very much in the same vein as pop culture favourites Han Solo and Jack Sparrow.
But when Chadha-Patel, a relatively unknown face, promised the writer that he will bring something new to his part, Kasdan decided to give the actor a chance.
Calling him an "interesting element" in the story, Kasdan said through Boorman the team"s aim was to build a character that becomes the voice of the audience.
"A voice that is a funny, irreverent, slightly meta character that you need in these adventures to sort of have some fun, to let the audience know that they are having fun right alongside the artists.
"There have been many types who have filled their roles throughout history.
Harrison Ford"s Han Solo is a classic example.
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow is another," the Los Angeles-born writer told PTI in a virtual interview.
Kasdan, known for "Dawson"s Creek" and "Solo: A Star Wars Story", said it was "Willow" casting director Lauren Evans who strongly recommended Chadha-Patel for the eight-episode series.
The actor"s show credits include "The Wheel of Time", "Beecham House" and "Sex Education".
"I had never seen Amar in anything.
Our casting director Lauren Evans had worked with him on a couple of projects.
She was passionate about him.