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• Craig Macrae called Alia Bhatt’s work ethic “absolutely incredible.”
• He said she spent months preparing physically and mentally for Alpha.
• Macrae believes her dedication will enhance her on-screen presence.
• He praised both Alia and Sharvari for their intensive stunt and skills training.
• The director said it is rare to find actors willing to put in so much effort for an action role.

Craig Macrae has spent years working on some of Hollywood's biggest action movies, like Mad Max: Fury Road and Resident Evil, and has worked with Charlize Theron and Milla Jovovich. Now, Macrae is working on Alpha, the next film in the YRF Spy Universe. During the project, he spent months working closely with Alia Bhatt, who leads the film alongside Sharvari.

While Macrae has worked with many established action stars, he said Alia Bhatt stood out because of the amount of time she dedicated to preparing for the role.