http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_jean-reno-to-serenade-ar-rahman_1290144
Mumbai: Well known French actor Jean Reno has mouthed gruff dialogues for many
blockbuster Hollywood movies including Mission Impossible, The Pink Panther,
Godzillaand The Da Vinci Code, but has never exercised his vocal cords for a
song. But now the award-winning actor is expected to make his singing debut for
AR Rahman's Hollywood production Couples Retreat, written by funny-man Vince
Vaughn.
A source close to the development says: "Jean Reno is expected to record a
voice sample to be used in one of the songs in the Hollywood production, for
which Rahman has given music. Vince Vaughn is also recording a song for the
composer. Rahman seems to love Jean's deep, husky voice and felt that it would
be apt for a particular comedy song."
However, the actual meeting between Jean and Rahman will happen only when the
production gets underway. "But Rahman has already consulted the film-makers and
Vince about his idea and they have given their nod. He is expected to travel to
Hollywood next month and record both Vince and Jean's voice samples. This will
definitely be Jean's first song in a movie," adds the source.
