After Monkey Man, Dev Patel to direct and star in revenge-thriller The Peasant
Actor-filmmaker Dev Patel is embracing an exciting new chapter in his career, seamlessly balancing his roles as both actor and director. He has come on board to co-write, direct, produce, and star in the upcoming period action-thriller 'The Peasant'.Set in medieval India, the film marks Patel's reunion with Thunder Road Pictures following his acclaimed directorial debut, 'Monkey Man'. Co-produced by Fifth Season and Thunder Road, The Peasant is reportedly infused with the spirit of 'Braveheart', 'John Wick', and 'King Arthur', according to The Hollywood Reporter.advertisementThe story centres on a shepherd in 1300s India who launches a fierce rebellion against a band of mercenary knights that destroyed his community - unleashing a side of him no one expected.
Patel's previous film 'Monkey Man', also a revenge thriller, received widespread praise upon its theatrical release in 2024. The film is now available for streaming on Peacock TV.
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