Jonathan Rhys Meyers To Topline ‘Shambhala’

Jonathan Rhys Meyers has signed on for the lead in the new drama Shambhala, set to begin filming this fall. Shambhala follows the sole survivor of a plane crash in the mountains of Pakistan who must deal with that trauma against the backdrop of an alien culture and language. The story will be told non-chronologically, emphasizing themes of enlightenment and redemption. The film also stars Australian/Indian actress Pallavi Sharda (Lion), and English born actor Akshay Kumar (Homeland).