Gal Gadot calls Alia Bhatt her ‘buddy’ and ‘sister’; says is ‘super ready’ to break into Hollywood

Hollywood’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot is all praise for her ‘Heart of Stone’ co-star Alia Bhatt. In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Gal said that watching Alia navigate the early stages of Hollywood reminds her of her own struggle.

‘We share so much in common. From the very first time we met, I felt we connected. Not just because both of us are from different countries and English is not our native language and the culture we come from is very different, but she brings a lot of warmth with her. Also a lot of, if I can say, cut the bullsh*t attitude. She's always blunt. For me, as an Isareli, it's delightful. You get what you see,’ Gal told Hindustan Times.

Gal said that Alia doesn’t need any word of advice as she comes with such experience, working for over a decade in India.

‘And India, you guys are massive! So she knows how to handle the heat. Breaking into the American market is going to be a smooth, healthy evolution or transition for Alia. I think she's super ready. If she ever needs anything, she's my buddy, she's my sister, she has my number, she has my address. I'm always here for her,’ Gal added.

Talking about how the safety standards on Hollywood sets have progressed immensely in the last decade, Gal Gadot said, ‘We were completely set on the safety aspect 1,000%. We went on to filming this movie after there had been a tragedy on another set,’ she said, referring to the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by actor Alec Baldwin on the sets of the ‘Western Rust’.

‘It's always important to keep your cast and crew safe. But after such a tragedy, it becomes even more important to check what you usually check, times five. We were not allowed to do stunts that were overboard. We were surrounded by people who made sure we were safe and we were going to stay in one piece. That's why you surround yourself with professionals who know how to do these things,’ Gal said.

‘Heart of Stone’ will premiere on Netflix on August 11.

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