Published 17:29 IST, April 23rd 2020

Would Rajkummar and Anushka fit as Marty and Wendy Byrde if 'Ozark' was made in India?

If Netflix series Ozark is ever made in India, Rajkummar Rao and Anushka Sharma will be an ideal choice to play the lead roles in the crime-thriller. Here's why

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Ozark, starring Jason Bateman, Laura Linney, and Julia Garner in le, is a crime-thriller created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams. Ozark narrates tale of Marty Byrde and Wendy Byrde, who get involved in money laundering for Mexican drug mafia. latest season of Ozark was recently released on Netflix and seems to be grabbing eyeballs for its gripping narrative and impressive acting performances. If Ozark was to be reme in India, one believes Rajkummar Rao and Anushka Sharma would be an ideal choice for Marty Byrde and Wendy Byrde, here's why. 

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Jason Bateman plays titular role of Marty Byrde, main man of Mexican mafia, who conducts his illegal activities from Lake of Ozarks, Missouri. Whereas, his wife and partner-in-crime Wendy Byrde played by Laura Linney supports him and plays an active part in money laundering. Check out trailer of Ozark

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Rajkummar Rao as Marty Byrde 

Marty Byrde is a loving husband and a man, who dabbles Mexican mafia. Although Marty is unwilling to continue his illegal work with Mexican Mafia, however, his partner in Bruce's murder rattles him. Dealing with Mexican mafia and his cheating wife, Marty Byrde's character is complex and intriguing. Rajkummar Rao would be an ideal fit for role of Marty Byrde in Ozark's Indian version. Especially, after his menacing act in last year's Judgementall Hai Kya, it seems like he can pull off a complex character like Marty Byrde. 

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Anushka Sharma as Wendy Byrde 

Wendy Byrde, who used to work on Election campaigns during her initial years in America, seems to be settling to her new life in Missouri. Interestingly, she h an affair in Chicago, which comes to light, leing to a rocky marri. Besides, helping Marty with his illegal money laundering activities, she uses her political experience to persue people to get her work done. 
Anushka Sharma would be an ideal fit for role Wendy Byrde, originally played by Laura Linney. Especially after her role in horror movie- Pari (2018) it is sure that Anushka Sharma can pull off any character on screen. Also, Anushka Sharma has played a similar character like Wendy in Parmeet Sethi's Bmaash Company

Recently, latest season of Ozark released on Netflix. third season premiered on March 27, 2020, on Netflix. It is reportedly receiving rave reviews from audience. 

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17:29 IST, April 23rd 2020