<P> In April, Ben Affleck was in talks about playing the role of Tom Buchanan but had to pass due to a scheduling conflict with Argo (2012). Several weeks later, Affleck was replaced by Joel Edgerton . Bradley Cooper had previously lobbied for the part, and Luke Evans was a major contender . Isla Fisher was cast to play Myrtle Wilson . Australian newcomer Elizabeth Debicki won the part of Jordan Baker, right after graduating from Victorian College of the Arts . </P> <P> While casting for the supporting role of Jordan, the filmmaker said the character must be "as thoroughly examined as Daisy, for this production, for this time", adding, "It's like Olivier's Hamlet was the right Hamlet for his time . Who would Hamlet be today? Same with a Jordan or a Daisy". In June 2011, Jason Clarke was cast as George B. Wilson . Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan makes a cameo appearance as Meyer Wolfshiem; this was his first Hollywood role . </P> <P> The Great Gatsby was planned to be filmed in the New York City area where the novel is set, starting in June 2011 . The director instead opted to shoot principal photography in Sydney . Filming began on September 5, 2011, at Fox Studios Australia and finished on December 22, 2011, with additional shots filmed in January 2012 . The film was shot with Red Epic digital cameras and Zeiss Ultra Prime lenses . The "Valley of Ashes", the desolate land located between West Egg and New York was shot in Balmain, New South Wales and Manly Business School in Manly--known as Saint Patrick's Seminary--doubled as Gatsby's mansion . Nick's house was located in Centennial Park . </P> <P> Originally scheduled for a December 25, 2012 release, on August 6, 2012, it was reported that the film was being moved to a summer 2013 release date . In September 2012, this date was confirmed to be May 10, 2013 . The film opened the 66th Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2013, shortly following its wide release in RealD 3D and 2D formats . </P>

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