Acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Zack Snyder has heaped praise on Indian actress Huma Qureshi, calling her “one of the most amazing actors” he has had the pleasure of working with on Army Of The Dead.
Zack Snyder praises Huma Qureshi
Snyder took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of Huma, who played Geeta Ranjan in the 2021 post-apocalyptic zombie heist film directed by him.
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He wrote: “iamhumaq — one of the most amazing actors I’ve had the pleasure of working with on Army of the Dead. Talent, presence, and pure brilliance on screen.”
Huma, who made her Hollywood debut with Army Of The Dead, took to the comment section and wrote: “You the best .. boss man.”
Farah Khan also left a comment under the post, exclaiming, “Arre wahhh (fire emoji).” Saqib Saleem also cheered Huma on.
About Army of the Dead
Army of the Dead is based on a story Snyder created.
The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Dave Bautista, Ella Purnell, Omari Hardwick, Ana de la Reguera, Theo Rossi, Matthias Schweighofer, Nora Arnezeder, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tig Notaro, Raúl Castillo, Huma Qureshi, and Garret Dillahunt.
It follows a group of mercenaries who plan a Las Vegas casino heist during a zombie apocalypse.
Snyder conceived the idea for Army of the Dead as a spiritual successor to his 2004 debut film Dawn of the Dead.
Talking about Snyder, he has directed or produced a number of comic book and superhero films, including 300 and Watchmen as well as the Superman film that started the DC Extended Universe, Man of Steel, and its follow-ups, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.
Huma Qureshi`s work front
Meanwhile, Huma is all set to be seen in Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
The makers had earlier unveiled the looks of Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria of the film.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages.
The film is reportedly a gripping tale of crime and deception set in 1980s Goa, where a powerful drug cartel manipulates lives behind the state`s picturesque beaches and vibrant culture.
Huma’s latest releases include Maharani 4 and Delhi Crime Season 3.
