<p>After ruffling feathers and making awards chatter, Dev Patel is set to direct his next project, which he will star in, write and direct. This will be his second directorial stint after <em>Monkey Man.</em> The film will be set in medieval India and is titled <em>The Peasant</em>. It is a period revenge drama which will be produced by Thunder Road Pictures.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Dev's new passion project, The Peasant</strong></h2>
<p>According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be a high-adrenaline revenge actioner. Set in the 1300s, the film centres around a shepherd who unleashes a furious campaign against a group of mercenary knights who ravaged his community, revealing himself to be much more than an ordinary man.</p>
<p>The project was originally supposed to have an Italian setting and was to have something to do with the Pope, but now, with Dev attached to the project, its base has shifted from Italy to India. The Indian setting will offer more colour to the story and vibrancy.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The producers have a hope of turning the feature into a franchise.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Monkey Man</strong></h2>
<p>Dev&rsquo;s last project,<em> Monkey Man</em> portrtays an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. His character fights against the mighty and rich who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Monkey Man</em> also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditi Kalkunthe and Makarand Deshpande in key roles.</p>
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The Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel is all set to write, direct and star in an upcoming period revenge drama, The Peasant. The film will be set in medieval India.

After ruffling feathers and making awards chatter, Dev Patel is set to direct his next project, which he will star in, write and direct. This will be his second directorial stint after Monkey Man. The film will be set in medieval India and is titled The Peasant. It is a period revenge drama which will be produced by Thunder Road Pictures. Dev's new passion project, The Peasant According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film will be a high-adrenaline revenge actioner. Set in the 1300s, the film centres around a shepherd who unleashes a furious campaign against a group of mercenary knights who ravaged his community, revealing himself to be much more than an ordinary man. The project was originally supposed to have an Italian setting and was to have something to do with the Pope, but now, with Dev attached to the project, its base has shifted from Italy to India. The Indian setting will offer more colour to the story and vibrancy. The producers have a hope of turning the feature into a franchise. Wednesday actor Jenna Ortega has been writing a film for 10 years, will direct Monkey Man Dev’s last project, Monkey Man portrtays an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. His character fights against the mighty and rich who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditi Kalkunthe and Makarand Deshpande in key roles. Watch the Smashing Machine trailer: Dwayne Johnson is SHOCKINGLY unrecognisable as UFC Legend Mark Kerr

Dev Patel set to write, direct and star in period drama The Peasant

<p>Awards season is upon us and Payal Kapadia's <em>All We Imagine As Light </em>features prominently in all the awards this year. On Friday, the British Academy Film Awards- popularly known as BAFTA Awards released their longlist for the upcoming Film Awards 2025. Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer <em>Santosh</em> and Dev Patel's<em> Monkey Man</em> along with award season <em>Emilia Perez </em>and<em> The Apprentice.&nbsp;</em><br><br></p>
<h2><strong>All We Imagine As Light in BAFTA longlist</strong></h2>
<p>Payal Kapadia's <em>All We Imagine As Light</em> won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Since then the film has been a festival and awards season favourite. While the film was not sent as India's official entry to the Oscars (<em>Laapataa Ladies </em>was sent instead) the film has earned two nods at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2025. All We Imagine As Light has got a nomination in the Best Film category while Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian female director to earn a nomination in the Best Director category at the Globes.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laapataa-ladies-out-of-oscars-race-netizens-upset-with-film-federation-of-india-784834">Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India</a><br><br>The film now will also contend for the next round in BAFTA. BAFTA's long list was announced on Friday and 10 films and individuals have been nominated in each category for the next round. Payal Kapadia's film has found mention in three categories- Best Non-English Language Film, Best Director (Kapadia has been shortlisted) and Original Screenplay.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/academy-award-nominee-santosh-to-premiere-in-india-in-january-read-more-details-inside-785553">Academy Award nominee Santosh to premiere in India in January: Read more details inside</a><br><br><em>Santosh,</em> director by Sandhya Suri and UK's official entry to the Oscars this year also has been named in the longlist in the Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or Producer category which also includes Dev Patel's <em>Monkey Man.</em> Patel has also been shortlisted in the Best Actor category.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>BAFTA Longlists</strong></h2>
<p>The longlists narrow the field in 24 different categories which lead to the final round of voting and announcement of nominees.&nbsp;<br><br><em>Emilia P&eacute;rez </em>dominated the longlists and scored slots on lists including best film, director (for Jacques Audiard), leading actress (Karla Sof&iacute;a Gasc&oacute;n) and supporting actress. Just behind it is&nbsp;<em>Conclave</em>, which popped up on 14 lists that include best film, director (Edward Berger) and leading actor (Ralph Fiennes).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/all-we-imagine-as-light-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-payal-kapadias-film-8572788">All We Imagine As Light on OTT: When and where you can watch the film</a><br><br>The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 will take place on February 16 while the official nominations will be announced a month earlier on January 15.&nbsp;</p>

Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer Santosh and Dev Patel's Monkey Man along with award season Emilia Perez and The Apprentice. 

Awards season is upon us and Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light features prominently in all the awards this year. On Friday, the British Academy Film Awards- popularly known as BAFTA Awards released their longlist for the upcoming Film Awards 2025. Payal Kapadia's film features in multiple categories along with Shahana Goswami starrer Santosh and Dev Patel's Monkey Man along with award season Emilia Perez and The Apprentice. All We Imagine As Light in BAFTA longlist Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Since then the film has been a festival and awards season favourite. While the film was not sent as India's official entry to the Oscars (Laapataa Ladies was sent instead) the film has earned two nods at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards 2025. All We Imagine As Light has got a nomination in the Best Film category while Payal Kapadia has scripted history by becoming the first Indian female director to earn a nomination in the Best Director category at the Globes. Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India The film now will also contend for the next round in BAFTA. BAFTA's long list was announced on Friday and 10 films and individuals have been nominated in each category for the next round. Payal Kapadia's film has found mention in three categories- Best Non-English Language Film, Best Director (Kapadia has been shortlisted) and Original Screenplay. Academy Award nominee Santosh to premiere in India in January: Read more details inside Santosh, director by Sandhya Suri and UK's official entry to the Oscars this year also has been named in the longlist in the Outstanding Debut by a British writer, director or Producer category which also includes Dev Patel's Monkey Man. Patel has also been shortlisted in the Best Actor category. Yearender 2024: Bollywood Actors Who Made Their Hollywood Debut BAFTA Longlists The longlists narrow the field in 24 different categories which lead to the final round of voting and announcement of nominees. Emilia Pérez dominated the longlists and scored slots on lists including best film, director (for Jacques Audiard), leading actress (Karla Sofía Gascón) and supporting actress. Just behind it is Conclave, which popped up on 14 lists that include best film, director (Edward Berger) and leading actor (Ralph Fiennes). All We Imagine As Light on OTT: When and where you can watch the film The BAFTA Film Awards 2025 will take place on February 16 while the official nominations will be announced a month earlier on January 15.

Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine As Light make it to BAFTA Awards 2025 longlist

<p>Dev Patel was recently seen sharing magazine cover space with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Zendaya after having&nbsp;a great year at the cinema with the release of his directorial debut <em>Monkey Man</em>. Dev was featured in the annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair magazine. Others on the cover included Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, and Zoe&nbsp;Saldana. Each of these stars has had a great year in cinema with multiple projects earning critical acclaim.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the magazine cover shoot, Dev Patel was spotted in a dapper brown suit as he looked directly at the camera. Beside him is Nicole Kidman with whom he shared screen space in Garth Davies'<em> Lion</em>. Nicole played his adoptive mother. The film is special for the actor as Dev got his first Academy Award nomination and BAFTA win in the Best Supporting Actor category.</p>

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<h2>Dev Patel on making Monkey Man</h2>

<p>Talking about tasting success with his latest features, Dev Patel spoke about <em>Monkey Man</em>, a film that has seen a lot of controversies given the nature of its story. He spoke about making Monkey Man despite suffering physical injuries and a challenging shooting schedule in the middle of lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dev told Vanity Fair, “My hand broke on the first or second day of that shoot. I found a doctor online that was putting screws into bones in Jakarta. We managed to get a [medical] jet so that the insurance company wouldn’t red flag it as breaking our [COVID] bubble. I came back to work the next day and we carried on. It was a way to avoid having this cast put on my hand because we wouldn’t be able to afford painting it out. A baptism by fire.”</p>

<h2>About Monkey Man</h2>

<p>In <em>Monkey Man</em>, Dev portrays an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. His character fights against the mighty and rich who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man </em>also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditi Kalkunthe and Makarand Deshpande in key roles.</p>


Dev Patel was recently seen sharing magazine cover space with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Zendaya after having a great year at the cinema with the release of his directorial debut Monkey Man.

Dev Patel was recently seen sharing magazine cover space with the likes of Nicole Kidman and Zendaya after having a great year at the cinema with the release of his directorial debut Monkey Man. Dev was featured in the annual Hollywood Issue of Vanity Fair magazine. Others on the cover included Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, and Zoe Saldana. Each of these stars has had a great year in cinema with multiple projects earning critical acclaim. For the magazine cover shoot, Dev Patel was spotted in a dapper brown suit as he looked directly at the camera. Beside him is Nicole Kidman with whom he shared screen space in Garth Davies' Lion. Nicole played his adoptive mother. The film is special for the actor as Dev got his first Academy Award nomination and BAFTA win in the Best Supporting Actor category. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair) × Dev Patel on making Monkey Man Talking about tasting success with his latest features, Dev Patel spoke about Monkey Man, a film that has seen a lot of controversies given the nature of its story. He spoke about making Monkey Man despite suffering physical injuries and a challenging shooting schedule in the middle of lockdown. Dev told Vanity Fair, “My hand broke on the first or second day of that shoot. I found a doctor online that was putting screws into bones in Jakarta. We managed to get a [medical] jet so that the insurance company wouldn’t red flag it as breaking our [COVID] bubble. I came back to work the next day and we carried on. It was a way to avoid having this cast put on my hand because we wouldn’t be able to afford painting it out. A baptism by fire.” About Monkey Man In Monkey Man, Dev portrays an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. His character fights against the mighty and rich who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. Monkey Man also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Aditi Kalkunthe and Makarand Deshpande in key roles.

Dev Patel shares magazine cover with Nicole Kidman, looks dapper in suit

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{52f729b7-f03e-4e73-9820-b0f53084e4a5}{173}" paraid="708766871" >As the iconic film <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>&nbsp;clocked 16 years since its release, actor&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies".&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{155}" paraid="1606814691" >Taking to his Instagram Story, the <em>Laadla</em>&nbsp;actor posted a collage of stills from the film, along with a note on the opportunities the film has brought him and the lasting impact it has had.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{165}" paraid="433455232" >He wrote, "On the 12th of November, 16 years ago,&nbsp;Slumdog Millionaire&nbsp;released in North America and spread like wildfire all over the planet... how time flies. This film keeps on giving, not only enriching my life with cherished relationships but also, in a rare way, continuing to provide financially. In today's world, that's something special. I'll always be grateful for the opportunity and for the incredible people who made it possible, especially Danny Boyle, Paul Smith, and Christian Colson."&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{165}" paraid="433455232" ><img alt="Anil Kapoor's post" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3743aa62-5b32-4651-a78a-f5af450a6ad6" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%2817%29_3.png" /></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{bf1c0a31-0a13-4801-946a-b5a47e6c1178}{165}" paraid="433455232" ><br />
Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, was based on Vikas Swarup's novel "Q &amp; A" and tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from Mumbai's slums who wins a fortune on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Dev Patel played the lead role, while&nbsp;Anil Kapoor's portrayal of the charismatic game show host Prem Kumar became one of the standout performances in the film.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Meanwhile, on the work front,&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;will be seen in the action-drama <em>Subedaar.&nbsp;</em><br />
The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama <em>Tumhari Sulu</em> (2017) and <em>Jalsa</em>, both headlined by Vidya Balan.<br />
<br />
Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and&nbsp;Anil Kapoor&nbsp;serve as producers for the film.&nbsp;</p>

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As the iconic film Slumdog Millionaire clocked 16 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies".

As the iconic film Slumdog Millionaire clocked 16 years since its release, actor Anil Kapoor took to social media to share his thoughts on the movie and how quickly "time flies". Taking to his Instagram Story, the Laadla actor posted a collage of stills from the film, along with a note on the opportunities the film has brought him and the lasting impact it has had. He wrote, "On the 12th of November, 16 years ago, Slumdog Millionaire released in North America and spread like wildfire all over the planet... how time flies. This film keeps on giving, not only enriching my life with cherished relationships but also, in a rare way, continuing to provide financially. In today's world, that's something special. I'll always be grateful for the opportunity and for the incredible people who made it possible, especially Danny Boyle, Paul Smith, and Christian Colson." Slumdog Millionaire, released in 2008, was based on Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A" and tells the story of Jamal Malik, a young man from Mumbai's slums who wins a fortune on the quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Dev Patel played the lead role, while Anil Kapoor's portrayal of the charismatic game show host Prem Kumar became one of the standout performances in the film. Meanwhile, on the work front, Anil Kapoor will be seen in the action-drama Subedaar. The film is directed by Suresh Triveni, who previously directed T-Series' comedy-drama Tumhari Sulu (2017) and Jalsa, both headlined by Vidya Balan. Vikram Malhotra, Suresh Triveni, and Anil Kapoor serve as producers for the film. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

‘This film keeps on giving’: Anil Kapoor writes emotional post as Slumdog Millionaire clocks 16 years

<p>Will Dev Patel's directorial debut <em>Monkey Man</em> ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it. This means, that the film has not been screened for the the advisory panel.&nbsp;<br />
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The report added that the CBFC has avoided the screening of the movie for its Examining Committee, which was scheduled to release in Indian screens on April 19. The film has earned critical acclaim on its worldwide release.&nbsp;<br />
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The screening for the Indian censor board was not organised despite Universal Studios making a few changes in the original cut of the film. Scenes from the film highlighting the nexus between religion and politics were reportedly clipped and sent to CBFC. Apart from this, Universal Studios also changed the colour used in the political banners in many scenes in the film from saffron to red.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dev-patels-monkey-man-draws-in-huge-collection-at-the-box-office-even-as-its-india-release-remains-uncertain-708805">Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain</a><br />
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As per both the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, which was notified in March this year, and the one that exists in the 1983 version, there is a five-day deadline for a film to be referred to the Examining Committee. This deadline was passed in May, and yet the film has&nbsp;not been seen by the censors.</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Monkey Man</em></strong><br />
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<em>Monkey Man</em> revolves around an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. The story is based in Mumbai and has Dev's character fighting against the mighty and the rich, who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. It also features Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others. No release date for the film in India has been announced so far.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dev-patel-on-casting-sobhita-dhulipala-in-monkey-man-she-carries-pain-well-as-a-performer-708170">Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer</a></h2>


Will Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it.

Will Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man ever get a release in India? The fate of the film's release still is undecided. According to a report in The Hindu, the film's release has been "thwarted' by the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC) without formally banning it. This means, that the film has not been screened for the the advisory panel. The report added that the CBFC has avoided the screening of the movie for its Examining Committee, which was scheduled to release in Indian screens on April 19. The film has earned critical acclaim on its worldwide release. The screening for the Indian censor board was not organised despite Universal Studios making a few changes in the original cut of the film. Scenes from the film highlighting the nexus between religion and politics were reportedly clipped and sent to CBFC. Apart from this, Universal Studios also changed the colour used in the political banners in many scenes in the film from saffron to red. Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain As per both the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, which was notified in March this year, and the one that exists in the 1983 version, there is a five-day deadline for a film to be referred to the Examining Committee. This deadline was passed in May, and yet the film has not been seen by the censors. About Monkey Man Monkey Man revolves around an underdog street fighter who ends up becoming a vigilante superhero. The story is based in Mumbai and has Dev's character fighting against the mighty and the rich, who oppress the downtrodden and are also responsible for his mother's death. It also features Sikandar Kher, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, and others. No release date for the film in India has been announced so far. Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer

Monkey Man India release: Is CBFC not willing to clear Dev Patel's film?

<p>Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana was one of the many artists who attended the Times 100 Gala on Thursday night in New York. Ayushmann was the only actor from Bollywood to attend the gala which also had Dua Lipa, Uma Thruman, and Kylie Minogue in attendance.&nbsp;<br />
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The annual Time's 100 Gala, celebrating the world's most influential people, was a star-studded affair this year, and Khurrana shared a glimpse of the event on his Instagram page.&nbsp;<br />
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Khurrana met up with celebrities like Dua Lipa, actor Dev Patel, Hollywood veteran Uma Thurman, and pop star Kylie Minogue at the gala.&nbsp;<br />
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He shared a series of photos on Instagram and wrote, "It is the @time of the disruptors! Honoured to be a part of the #TIME100 Gala this year and having met the most brilliant minds and artistes of our generation (sic)."</p>

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<p>Khurrana looked dapper in an all black attire. Celebrities and fans congratulated the star on his achievement. Ali Fazal wrote, "Wow congrats bhai. Super super achievement!! (sic)."&nbsp;<br />
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A fan wrote, "So so proud of you. This is Ayushmann Khurrana world domination." Another wrote, "What a privilege to be living in the AK Global Domination era!!"</p>

<p>Ayushmann was last seen in <em>Dream Girl 2</em>, opposite Ananya Panday. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the film featured Ayushmann and Ananya Pandey as the lead with Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, and others playing key roles.<br />
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According to reports, Ayushmann will next be seen in filmmaker Karan Johar's new spy comedy film. As per reports, the movie will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.</p>


Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana was one of the many artists who attended the Times 100 Gala on Thursday night in New York. Ayushmann was the only actor from Bollywood to attend the gala which also had Dua Lipa, Uma Thruman, and Kylie Minogue in attendance.

Indian actor Ayushmann Khurrana was one of the many artists who attended the Times 100 Gala on Thursday night in New York. Ayushmann was the only actor from Bollywood to attend the gala which also had Dua Lipa, Uma Thruman, and Kylie Minogue in attendance. The annual Time's 100 Gala, celebrating the world's most influential people, was a star-studded affair this year, and Khurrana shared a glimpse of the event on his Instagram page. Khurrana met up with celebrities like Dua Lipa, actor Dev Patel, Hollywood veteran Uma Thurman, and pop star Kylie Minogue at the gala. He shared a series of photos on Instagram and wrote, "It is the @time of the disruptors! Honoured to be a part of the #TIME100 Gala this year and having met the most brilliant minds and artistes of our generation (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) × Khurrana looked dapper in an all black attire. Celebrities and fans congratulated the star on his achievement. Ali Fazal wrote, "Wow congrats bhai. Super super achievement!! (sic)." A fan wrote, "So so proud of you. This is Ayushmann Khurrana world domination." Another wrote, "What a privilege to be living in the AK Global Domination era!!" Ayushmann was last seen in Dream Girl 2, opposite Ananya Panday. Directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the film featured Ayushmann and Ananya Pandey as the lead with Annu Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Manjot Singh, Rajpal Yadav, and others playing key roles. According to reports, Ayushmann will next be seen in filmmaker Karan Johar's new spy comedy film. As per reports, the movie will be directed by Aakash Kaushik.

Ayushmann Khurrana meets Dua Lipa, Uma Thurman, Dev Patel at Times 100 Gala

<p>There's no denying the fact that Alia Bhatt has become a global star in the past few years. The actress, who made her Hollywood debut in <em>Heart Of Stone</em> in 2023, has now been featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential List. This is an annual list that the Magazine curates listing the prominent names from different walks of life who have created an impact with their work, the world over.&nbsp;<br />
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Alia is the only Bollywood actor to have made it to the list but not the only Indian in the list. Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel too features in the list and so does wrestler Sakshi Malik for her fight against sexual harassment in the wrestling federation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Director Tom Harper, who worked with Alia Bhatt in <em>Heart of Stone</em>, has sung high praises of her for a Time 100 Most Influential List feature. Alia is the only Bollywood actor to have made the cut.</p>

<p><strong>International star Alia Bhatt</strong><br />
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Filmmaker Tom Harper, who worked with Alia Bhatt in <em>Heart Of Stone</em>, wrote a feature for Time where he heaped praises on her and called her luminous and an international star.&nbsp;<br />
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Tom called Alia a ‘formidable talent’. “She is not only one of the world’s leading actors, admired for her work in the Indian film industry for over a decade—she is also a businesswoman and a philanthropist who leads with integrity,” he wrote about her and mentioned a scene in the film that she improvised well.<br />
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“Alia’s superpower is her ability to mix movie-star magnetism with authenticity and sensitivity. As an actor she is luminous, and as a person she brings the grounded assurance and creativity that make a truly international star,” he also wrote.</p>

<p>Alia too shared her new achievement on her Instagram page and thanked Hooper for his words.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>'Dev radiates goodness'</strong><br />
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For Dev Patel, Get Out and Nope actor Daniel Kaluuya wrote, “Dev radiates goodness. His humanity shines through every time he graces the screen, leaving you no choice but to root for him even when his character is doing something foul; his presence makes you understand where he’s coming from." The actor also praised Dev's latest work Monkey Man - a film that Dev has directed and featured in.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Other prominent names in the list</strong><br />
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Also on the list are Dua Lipa, Oscar-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Oscar-nominated actors Jeffrey Wright and Colman Domingo. Taraji P Henson, Elliot Page, Michael J. Fox, Sofia Coppola and Hayao Miyazak also feature.&nbsp;<br />
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From India, sportsperson Sakshi Malik also features for her fight against sexual harassment in wrestling was noticed even by the international press.<br />
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There's no denying the fact that Alia Bhatt has become a global star in the past few years. The actress, who made her Hollywood debut in Heart Of Stone in 2023, has now been featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential List.

There's no denying the fact that Alia Bhatt has become a global star in the past few years. The actress, who made her Hollywood debut in Heart Of Stone in 2023, has now been featured in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential List. This is an annual list that the Magazine curates listing the prominent names from different walks of life who have created an impact with their work, the world over. Alia is the only Bollywood actor to have made it to the list but not the only Indian in the list. Indian-origin British actor Dev Patel too features in the list and so does wrestler Sakshi Malik for her fight against sexual harassment in the wrestling federation. Director Tom Harper, who worked with Alia Bhatt in Heart of Stone, has sung high praises of her for a Time 100 Most Influential List feature. Alia is the only Bollywood actor to have made the cut. International star Alia Bhatt Filmmaker Tom Harper, who worked with Alia Bhatt in Heart Of Stone, wrote a feature for Time where he heaped praises on her and called her luminous and an international star. Tom called Alia a ‘formidable talent’. “She is not only one of the world’s leading actors, admired for her work in the Indian film industry for over a decade—she is also a businesswoman and a philanthropist who leads with integrity,” he wrote about her and mentioned a scene in the film that she improvised well. “Alia’s superpower is her ability to mix movie-star magnetism with authenticity and sensitivity. As an actor she is luminous, and as a person she brings the grounded assurance and creativity that make a truly international star,” he also wrote. Alia too shared her new achievement on her Instagram page and thanked Hooper for his words. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) × 'Dev radiates goodness' For Dev Patel, Get Out and Nope actor Daniel Kaluuya wrote, “Dev radiates goodness. His humanity shines through every time he graces the screen, leaving you no choice but to root for him even when his character is doing something foul; his presence makes you understand where he’s coming from." The actor also praised Dev's latest work Monkey Man - a film that Dev has directed and featured in. Other prominent names in the list Also on the list are Dua Lipa, Oscar-winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Oscar-nominated actors Jeffrey Wright and Colman Domingo. Taraji P Henson, Elliot Page, Michael J. Fox, Sofia Coppola and Hayao Miyazak also feature. From India, sportsperson Sakshi Malik also features for her fight against sexual harassment in wrestling was noticed even by the international press.

Alia Bhatt, Dev Patel feature in Time's 100 Most Influential List

<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut <em>Monkey Man</em>. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji). What an impressive debut!" Along with the caption, the actress shared a short clip from the film.</p>

<p>Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays the role of Sita in <em>Monkey Man</em>, replied to Priyanka on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "Thank you @priyankachopra (red heart emojis).<em> Monkey Man</em> out in theatres worldwide, go watch."</p>

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<p>On March 11, the revenge action drama premiered at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW). It hit theatres worldwide on 5 April and is reportedly scheduled to come out in India on 19 April.</p>

<p>Set in India, the film follows a man on a revenge spree against the corrupt officials of a right-wing political party. "A rookie fighter with a monkey mask sets out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of corrupt leaders," the film's synopsis read.</p>

<p>The Universal Pictures film also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik and Zakir Hussain.</p>

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<p>The film has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike. On X, formerly Twitter, a cinephile wrote, "Dev Patel deserves all the flowers, what a fantastic directorial debut." Another X user posted, "Dev Patel, you little dancer! #MonkeyMan is full of gritty fight scenes, a chaotic blend of culturally significant story and revenge narrative, and stylish visuals. For a $10m budget, Dev has absolutely cooked with the vibrancy and passion on display here. That mouth knife kill (drool emoji)."</p>

<p>A third post read, "Dev Patel co-wrote his way out of stereotypical Hollywood hell and cast himself as the next great brown action star. <em>Monkey Man</em> sometimes tries to do too much at once, but I appreciate that it forced me to look up some of the cultural context."</p>


Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji).

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently took to social media to reveal that she is truly impressed by Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man. Praising the British actor-director on her Instagram stories, PeeCee wrote, "Bravo #DevPatel (applause emoji). What an impressive debut!" Along with the caption, the actress shared a short clip from the film. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala, who plays the role of Sita in Monkey Man, replied to Priyanka on her Instagram stories. She wrote, "Thank you @priyankachopra (red heart emojis). Monkey Man out in theatres worldwide, go watch." Also read: Explained: A murder trial, dramatic car chase, a heist and more! The scandalous legacy of OJ Simpson On March 11, the revenge action drama premiered at South by Southwest Festival (SXSW). It hit theatres worldwide on 5 April and is reportedly scheduled to come out in India on 19 April. Set in India, the film follows a man on a revenge spree against the corrupt officials of a right-wing political party. "A rookie fighter with a monkey mask sets out to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of corrupt leaders," the film's synopsis read. The Universal Pictures film also stars Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, Ashwini Kalsekar, Makarand Deshpande, Jatin Malik and Zakir Hussain. Also read: Disney teases Mufasa's story, much before the events of Lion King The film has received positive reviews from critics and audience alike. On X, formerly Twitter, a cinephile wrote, "Dev Patel deserves all the flowers, what a fantastic directorial debut." Another X user posted, "Dev Patel, you little dancer! #MonkeyMan is full of gritty fight scenes, a chaotic blend of culturally significant story and revenge narrative, and stylish visuals. For a $10m budget, Dev has absolutely cooked with the vibrancy and passion on display here. That mouth knife kill (drool emoji)." A third post read, "Dev Patel co-wrote his way out of stereotypical Hollywood hell and cast himself as the next great brown action star. Monkey Man sometimes tries to do too much at once, but I appreciate that it forced me to look up some of the cultural context."

'Bravo': Priyanka Chopra is all praise for Dev Patel's Monkey Man

<p>Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled <em>Monkey Man</em> has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had&nbsp;a flying start at the box office. The film, released by Universal Pictures, opened in 3,029 North American theatres garnering an estimated $10.1 million on its April 5 release.&nbsp;<br />
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Patel's film is modestly budgeted. He directs and stars in a bloody, politically charged action extravaganza. <em>Monkey Man</em> reportedly was made on a budget of $10 million, and the cost was recovered in the first three days of its release.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was initially supposed to get a Netflix studio release but the OTT platform left mid-way and eventually, it was picked up by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>About <em>Monkey Man</em></strong><br />
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<em>Monkey Man </em>is inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage. Patel says that he saw a lot of parallels between Hindu mythology and the iconography of the superheroes that we know today, like Superman.</p>

<p>The film centres on a character named Kid — played by Patel — who makes a living working in an underground fight club and who later seeks to avenge his mother’s horrific death by infiltrating the elite class of a Mumbai-like city.</p>

<p>Apart from Dev, it stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher and Vipin Sharma in key roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Other big players at the box office</strong><br />
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<em>Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire</em> easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row.<br />
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The weekend’s other new wide release, <em>The First Omen,</em> from Disney's 20th Century Studios, struggled to make a big impact with moviegoers. It earned an estimated $8.4 million in ticket sales in 3,375 theatres while collecting an additional $9.1 million overseas. The R-rated horror film, which cost about $30 million, is a prequel to the 1976 Richard Donner-directed original starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled Monkey Man has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had a flying start at the box office.

Indian origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut titled Monkey Man has generated a lot of buzz ever since the film's first trailer came out. While the film's India release date is unknown, the India-set revenge thriller had a flying start at the box office. The film, released by Universal Pictures, opened in 3,029 North American theatres garnering an estimated $10.1 million on its April 5 release. Patel's film is modestly budgeted. He directs and stars in a bloody, politically charged action extravaganza. Monkey Man reportedly was made on a budget of $10 million, and the cost was recovered in the first three days of its release. The film was initially supposed to get a Netflix studio release but the OTT platform left mid-way and eventually, it was picked up by Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions. About Monkey Man Monkey Man is inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage. Patel says that he saw a lot of parallels between Hindu mythology and the iconography of the superheroes that we know today, like Superman. The film centres on a character named Kid — played by Patel — who makes a living working in an underground fight club and who later seeks to avenge his mother’s horrific death by infiltrating the elite class of a Mumbai-like city. Apart from Dev, it stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher and Vipin Sharma in key roles. Other big players at the box office Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire easily swatted away a pair of challengers to hold on to the top spot at the box office for the second week in a row. The weekend’s other new wide release, The First Omen, from Disney's 20th Century Studios, struggled to make a big impact with moviegoers. It earned an estimated $8.4 million in ticket sales in 3,375 theatres while collecting an additional $9.1 million overseas. The R-rated horror film, which cost about $30 million, is a prequel to the 1976 Richard Donner-directed original starring Gregory Peck and Lee Remick. (With inputs from agencies)

Dev Patel's Monkey Man draws in huge collection at the box office even as its India release remains uncertain

<p>First-time director Dev Patel has opened up about his co-star in <em>Monkey Man,</em> actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The actress plays the female lead in&nbsp;Dev's directorial debut.<em>&nbsp;</em>The film&nbsp;also marks Sobhita's acting debut in Hollywood.&nbsp;<br />
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Dev Patel who has been extensively promoting the movie recently opened up about his decision to cast Sobhita Dhulipala in the movie. Dev shared, “Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful - but she carries pain well as a performer. I wanted to find a leading woman who was trapped in a corrupt system like my character but somehow she has a strength and takes the lead in our interactions. She’s not a damsel in distress but instead, a woman caught up in a horrible reality. She notices this young man is struggling and in fact stops him from being exposed.”<br />
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Known for her performances in acclaimed Indian series like <em>Made in Heaven, The Night Manager,</em> and <em>Psycho Raman,</em> Dhulipala brings a wealth of acting experience and versatility to her Hollywood debut. In <em>Monkey Man, </em>she portrays a character who exhibits resilience amidst adversity.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man,</em> directed by Dev Patel, is set to release on April 5th, 2024. The film, for which Patel also contributed to the screenplay alongside Paul Angunawela and John Cooley, promises to be a captivating cinematic experience.&nbsp;<br />
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First-time director Dev Patel has opened up about his co-star in Monkey Man, actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The actress plays the female lead in Dev's directorial debut.

First-time director Dev Patel has opened up about his co-star in Monkey Man, actress Sobhita Dhulipala. The actress plays the female lead in Dev's directorial debut. The film also marks Sobhita's acting debut in Hollywood. Dev Patel who has been extensively promoting the movie recently opened up about his decision to cast Sobhita Dhulipala in the movie. Dev shared, “Not only is she breathtakingly beautiful - but she carries pain well as a performer. I wanted to find a leading woman who was trapped in a corrupt system like my character but somehow she has a strength and takes the lead in our interactions. She’s not a damsel in distress but instead, a woman caught up in a horrible reality. She notices this young man is struggling and in fact stops him from being exposed.” Known for her performances in acclaimed Indian series like Made in Heaven, The Night Manager, and Psycho Raman, Dhulipala brings a wealth of acting experience and versatility to her Hollywood debut. In Monkey Man, she portrays a character who exhibits resilience amidst adversity. Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel, is set to release on April 5th, 2024. The film, for which Patel also contributed to the screenplay alongside Paul Angunawela and John Cooley, promises to be a captivating cinematic experience.

Dev Patel on casting Sobhita Dhulipala in Monkey Man: She carries pain well as a performer

<p>Everything that could have gone wrong while shooting went wrong, reveals Dev Patel about his directorial debut,<em> Monkey Man</em>. The <em>Slumdog Millionaire </em>actor made an appearance on <em>The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon</em> where he recalled an incident in which he injured his hand while filming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dev said, “Everything could have gone wrong went wrong. The first action scene I’m basically, I’m a crash test dummy my co-star is using my face to break every piece of porcelain in this bathroom, and my hand, I heard it snap. I was like ‘This is not good’.”</p>

<p>He continued, “And I knew, you know, you’ve got 450 people on an island, and if I go down, the film goes down. You know, we had a purpose during a really prickly time in history. And I told my producer I was like ‘Don’t say anything. Let’s just keep filming.’ By the end of the day my hand was like an elephant’s foot. And we couldn’t afford to put a cast on and VFX it out of this movie.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Dev had to fly to Jakarta for treatment</strong></h2>

<p>Since <em>Monkey Man </em>was filming during the Covid&nbsp;outbreak, they had to fly in a “cheap medical private jet” and they took off for&nbsp;“Jakarta that night” for treatment. He said, “The doctor put a screw in my hand,” and advised him not to put more than a pound of pressure.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man </em>premiered at SXSW and will hit theatres worldwide on April 5.</p>


Everything that could have gone wrong while shooting went wrong, reveals Dev Patel about his directorial debut, Monkey Man. The Slumdog Millionaire actor made an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon where he recalled an incident in which he injured his hand while filming.

Everything that could have gone wrong while shooting went wrong, reveals Dev Patel about his directorial debut, Monkey Man. The Slumdog Millionaire actor made an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon where he recalled an incident in which he injured his hand while filming. Dev said, “Everything could have gone wrong went wrong. The first action scene I’m basically, I’m a crash test dummy my co-star is using my face to break every piece of porcelain in this bathroom, and my hand, I heard it snap. I was like ‘This is not good’.” He continued, “And I knew, you know, you’ve got 450 people on an island, and if I go down, the film goes down. You know, we had a purpose during a really prickly time in history. And I told my producer I was like ‘Don’t say anything. Let’s just keep filming.’ By the end of the day my hand was like an elephant’s foot. And we couldn’t afford to put a cast on and VFX it out of this movie.” Also read: Here's why Tom Cruise has broken up with girlfriend Elsina Khayrova: Reports Dev had to fly to Jakarta for treatment Since Monkey Man was filming during the Covid outbreak, they had to fly in a “cheap medical private jet” and they took off for “Jakarta that night” for treatment. He said, “The doctor put a screw in my hand,” and advised him not to put more than a pound of pressure. Monkey Man premiered at SXSW and will hit theatres worldwide on April 5.

Dev Patel reveals he injured his hand and had to fly in 'cheap jet' during Monkey Man filming

<p>Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story,<em> Monkey Man,</em> an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in. A revenge tale set in a fictional Indian city, the film is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman, who takes the form of a monkey and symbolises strength and courage.</p>

<p>It sees Patel's character Kid use his street smarts and fighting skills to take down the town's powerful elite who caused him a childhood trauma and who take advantage of the poor and the vulnerable.</p>

<p>The script was some 12 years in the making, said Patel, 33. Once the film went into production in India, it was shut down by the COVID pandemic and the set eventually relocated to a small island in Indonesia. "It was a very chaotic process. There's just not enough hours in the day to do all of it," said Patel at the film’s premiere in London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The borders closed on us, so every tailor, lighting guy, cameraman, anyone that was off camera ended up getting in front of camera with a speaking part. It was just a process of force and adapting at every angle,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>On making a socially relevant film that has its roots in Indian mythology</strong></h2>

<p>The Oscar-nominated actor, known for <em>Lion</em> and <em>Slumdog Millionaire</em>, said he set out to make a movie that would combine his cinematic influences and upbringing, with social commentary woven into the story. "I'm a huge fan of the action genre. I wanted to kind of do an ode to my love of that cinema, mixed with the Bollywood that I was exposed to as a kid," he said.</p>

<p>"I was so fascinated by this Indian mythology my grandfather used to tell me as a child and I wanted to give it some social context, ground it in something plausible and real and relevant to today's world. The film's a sort of a Trojan Horse, so to speak,” he added.</p>

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<p>The film has been hard to make for Dev Patel who had to take time out since the film took a physical toll on him. "I broke my foot, broke my hand, tore my shoulder, a few other things. But it's all part and parcel of it.”</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man</em> opens in cinemas globally on April 3.</p>


Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story, Monkey Man, an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in.

Ready with his next feature, British actor Dev Patel is excited for audiences to witness his latest story, Monkey Man, an action thriller he also co-wrote, produced and stars in. A revenge tale set in a fictional Indian city, the film is inspired by the Hindu deity Hanuman, who takes the form of a monkey and symbolises strength and courage. It sees Patel's character Kid use his street smarts and fighting skills to take down the town's powerful elite who caused him a childhood trauma and who take advantage of the poor and the vulnerable. The script was some 12 years in the making, said Patel, 33. Once the film went into production in India, it was shut down by the COVID pandemic and the set eventually relocated to a small island in Indonesia. "It was a very chaotic process. There's just not enough hours in the day to do all of it," said Patel at the film’s premiere in London. "The borders closed on us, so every tailor, lighting guy, cameraman, anyone that was off camera ended up getting in front of camera with a speaking part. It was just a process of force and adapting at every angle,” he added. On making a socially relevant film that has its roots in Indian mythology The Oscar-nominated actor, known for Lion and Slumdog Millionaire, said he set out to make a movie that would combine his cinematic influences and upbringing, with social commentary woven into the story. "I'm a huge fan of the action genre. I wanted to kind of do an ode to my love of that cinema, mixed with the Bollywood that I was exposed to as a kid," he said. "I was so fascinated by this Indian mythology my grandfather used to tell me as a child and I wanted to give it some social context, ground it in something plausible and real and relevant to today's world. The film's a sort of a Trojan Horse, so to speak,” he added. Also read: ‘Titanic’ floating door prop sold for staggering $718,750 at auction The film has been hard to make for Dev Patel who had to take time out since the film took a physical toll on him. "I broke my foot, broke my hand, tore my shoulder, a few other things. But it's all part and parcel of it.” Monkey Man opens in cinemas globally on April 3.

Dev Patel's Monkey Man premieres in London, actor will be seen in a new avatar

<p>Dev Patel's directorial debut, <em>Monkey Man</em>, made its electrifying&nbsp;premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a&nbsp;standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen.</p>

<p>Patel, who serves as director, producer, writer, and action star of <em>Monkey Man</em>, delivered a riveting performance as a young man seeking vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of a corrupt cop. The audience erupted in applause as Jordan Peele, present to introduce Patel, praised the actor's dedication to the project.</p>

<p>"This is a film that simply demands to be seen in a theatre with a huge rockstar audience," Peele remarked, emphasising the immersive experience Patel has crafted. Originally set to premiere on Netflix, Universal acquired the film's global rights for $30 million, ensuring a theatrical release on April 5.</p>

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<p>Patel, addressing the audience before the screening, reflected on the challenges he faced during the film's production, including setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the obstacles, Patel poured his heart and soul into <em>Monkey Man</em>, drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with action movies and tales from his grandfather.</p>

<p><em>Monkey Man</em>&nbsp;follows the journey of a young man known as the Kid, portrayed by Patel, as he navigates the treacherous underworld of an underground fight club in India. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the film blends elements of action, culture, and spirituality to deliver a poignant narrative of resilience and empowerment.</p>


Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, made its electrifying premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen.

Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, made its electrifying premiere at SXSW, leaving audiences in awe at Austin's Paramount Theatre. The film, produced by Monkeypaw Productions, received a standing ovation, a testament to Patel's multifaceted talent and the gripping narrative he brings to the screen. Patel, who serves as director, producer, writer, and action star of Monkey Man, delivered a riveting performance as a young man seeking vengeance for his mother's death at the hands of a corrupt cop. The audience erupted in applause as Jordan Peele, present to introduce Patel, praised the actor's dedication to the project. "This is a film that simply demands to be seen in a theatre with a huge rockstar audience," Peele remarked, emphasising the immersive experience Patel has crafted. Originally set to premiere on Netflix, Universal acquired the film's global rights for $30 million, ensuring a theatrical release on April 5. Also read: Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai to make acting debut with The Pride of Bharat-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Patel, addressing the audience before the screening, reflected on the challenges he faced during the film's production, including setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the obstacles, Patel poured his heart and soul into Monkey Man, drawing inspiration from his childhood fascination with action movies and tales from his grandfather. Monkey Man follows the journey of a young man known as the Kid, portrayed by Patel, as he navigates the treacherous underworld of an underground fight club in India. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the film blends elements of action, culture, and spirituality to deliver a poignant narrative of resilience and empowerment.

Dev Patel gets standing ovation for directorial debut Monkey Man at SXSW

<p>On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy&nbsp;and how he deals with the corrupt world around him.<br />
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<strong>The Monkey Man Trailer:</strong><br />
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Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the <em>Monkey Man</em>&nbsp;trailer introduces the audience to&nbsp;the troubled life of&nbsp;a young man named Kid, who is living a suppressed life. He does multiple jobs, from working as a waiter in a nightclub to a fighter who hides his identity behind a gorilla mask; however, he has a hidden agenda to take revenge on the corrupted elites of the city who killed his mother.</p>

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The trailer further shows the trauma of Kid's life when he lost his mother. “When I was a boy, my mother used to tell me a story of a demon king and his army. They brought fire and terror to the land until they faced the protector of the people; The White Monkey,” he says in the voiceover as we see the childhood of Kid in a flashback.&nbsp;<br />
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Packed with high-octane action sequences, menacing fights, heavy&nbsp;dialogues, and chase scenes, the trailer will surely take the excitement of the audience a notch higher. Makarand Deshpande and Sikandar Kher are the antagonists in the movie.&nbsp;<br />
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Directed by Patel, the cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande.<br />
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The movie marks <em>Made in Heaven </em>actress Sobhita's Hollywood debut. Sharing the trailer on Instagram, she writes, "An absolute joy to share the trailer of my debut Hollywood film #MonkeyMan 🪷🔥🐦‍⬛Releasing 5th April across theatres globally.''</p>

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<p>The movie is produced by Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas (Hotel Mumbai), Oscar&nbsp;winner Jordan Peele (Nope, Get Out), Win Rosenfeld (Candyman), Ian Cooper (Nope, Us), Basil Iwanyk (John Wick franchise) Erica Lee (John Wick franchise) among others.</p>

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On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy and how he deals with the corrupt world around him.

On Friday, the first trailer of British actor Dev Patel's directorial debut Monkey Man was dropped, and it's full of action, drama, and emotion. Set in Mumbai, the movie takes us into the troubled life of a boy and how he deals with the corrupt world around him. The Monkey Man Trailer: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, the Monkey Man trailer introduces the audience to the troubled life of a young man named Kid, who is living a suppressed life. He does multiple jobs, from working as a waiter in a nightclub to a fighter who hides his identity behind a gorilla mask; however, he has a hidden agenda to take revenge on the corrupted elites of the city who killed his mother. Tyler Christopher's cause of death confirmed! General Hospital star died due to accidental positional asphyxia The trailer further shows the trauma of Kid's life when he lost his mother. “When I was a boy, my mother used to tell me a story of a demon king and his army. They brought fire and terror to the land until they faced the protector of the people; The White Monkey,” he says in the voiceover as we see the childhood of Kid in a flashback. Packed with high-octane action sequences, menacing fights, heavy dialogues, and chase scenes, the trailer will surely take the excitement of the audience a notch higher. Makarand Deshpande and Sikandar Kher are the antagonists in the movie. Directed by Patel, the cast includes Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande. The movie marks Made in Heaven actress Sobhita's Hollywood debut. Sharing the trailer on Instagram, she writes, "An absolute joy to share the trailer of my debut Hollywood film #MonkeyMan 🪷🔥🐦‍⬛Releasing 5th April across theatres globally.'' SAG-AFTRA calls Taylor Swift's sexually explicit AI photos 'harmful', says ''must be made illegal’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sobhita (@sobhitad) × The movie is produced by Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas (Hotel Mumbai), Oscar winner Jordan Peele (Nope, Get Out), Win Rosenfeld (Candyman), Ian Cooper (Nope, Us), Basil Iwanyk (John Wick franchise) Erica Lee (John Wick franchise) among others.

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<p>Wes Anderson, that master of meticulous whimsy and creator of cinematic storybook worlds, has graced us with <em>The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar</em>. His second film this year, this miniature marvel clocks in at a mere 39 minutes, and is a bite-sized piece of Anderson's signature storytelling magic. Like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, he takes Roald Dahl's 1977 short story and conjures a film that's both reverent and inventive, turning the act of storytelling into an art form within an art form. It's a sleight of hand that showcases Anderson's uncanny ability to make the improbable seem utterly plausible.</p>

<p>As the curtains part, Anderson ushers us into a world that resembles a living, breathing storybook. Each frame unfolds like a meticulously crafted tableau (Anderson veterans would know that I am not exaggerating here), alive with a symphony of colours and intricate details that beckon exploration. In the movie, Anderson transforms the screen into a gallery of exquisite pop-up art, where every visual revelation is a stroke of pure enchantment.</p>

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<p>Henry, a wealthy man in his forties played by Benedict Cumberbatch, lives a life of opulent excess, surrounded by others of his kind. Dahl aptly describes them as neither good nor bad, simply part of the decor of life. It's a life marked by indulgence and hedonism, until a twist of fate leads Henry to a mysterious book that reveals the astounding tale of Imdad Khan (Ben Kingsley), a circus performer with a unique gift — seeing without the use of his eyes.</p>

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<p>This piece of news, like a spark in the night, ignites Henry's imagination. Initially merely aiming to uncover the secrets of this unique skill for personal gain, his curiosity soon transforms into a quest for something far more profound. He sets forth on a journey, both literal and metaphorical, to unlock these mysterious powers, embarking on an adventure that will lead him into uncharted territory and reshape the very essence of his existence. He becomes a better version of himself in the process.</p>

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<p>Anderson's narrative structure seamlessly connects each character's story, creating a mesmerising whirlwind of dialogue and events. This whirlwind, juxtaposed with the theme of focused attention, is intended, I believe, to be a poignant reminder of the value of slowing down in our fast-paced world.</p>

<p>The film's rapid tempo, with characters often speaking in a frenzy, adds to its distinct charm. So much so that the movie seems to be in a hurry to convey its message, mirroring the central theme of transcendent focus. It also allows Anderson to squeeze in a lot of story in its limited runtime. Walls slide away to reveal new settings, time accelerates at a dizzying pace, and actors seamlessly take on multiple roles without any character commenting upon it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, and this was not at all a surprise, is a visual delight, with every scene so well-constructed that it often resembles a theatrical performance. Anderson's precision and creativity shine through in every frame, reminding me that his films demand active engagement from the audience.</p>

<p>At its core, <em>The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar</em> is a tale of transformation, where the pursuit of the extraordinary leads to personal growth and enlightenment. It's a reflection on the limits of knowledge and the boundless potential of imagination.</p>

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Wes Anderson, that master of meticulous whimsy and creator of cinematic storybook worlds, has graced us with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. His second film this year, this miniature marvel clocks in at a mere 39 minutes, and is a bite-sized piece of Anderson's signature storytelling magic.

Wes Anderson, that master of meticulous whimsy and creator of cinematic storybook worlds, has graced us with The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. His second film this year, this miniature marvel clocks in at a mere 39 minutes, and is a bite-sized piece of Anderson's signature storytelling magic. Like a magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, he takes Roald Dahl's 1977 short story and conjures a film that's both reverent and inventive, turning the act of storytelling into an art form within an art form. It's a sleight of hand that showcases Anderson's uncanny ability to make the improbable seem utterly plausible. As the curtains part, Anderson ushers us into a world that resembles a living, breathing storybook. Each frame unfolds like a meticulously crafted tableau (Anderson veterans would know that I am not exaggerating here), alive with a symphony of colours and intricate details that beckon exploration. In the movie, Anderson transforms the screen into a gallery of exquisite pop-up art, where every visual revelation is a stroke of pure enchantment. Henry, a wealthy man in his forties played by Benedict Cumberbatch, lives a life of opulent excess, surrounded by others of his kind. Dahl aptly describes them as neither good nor bad, simply part of the decor of life. It's a life marked by indulgence and hedonism, until a twist of fate leads Henry to a mysterious book that reveals the astounding tale of Imdad Khan (Ben Kingsley), a circus performer with a unique gift — seeing without the use of his eyes. Also Read | Asteroid City review: Wes Anderson's latest is a feast for the senses This piece of news, like a spark in the night, ignites Henry's imagination. Initially merely aiming to uncover the secrets of this unique skill for personal gain, his curiosity soon transforms into a quest for something far more profound. He sets forth on a journey, both literal and metaphorical, to unlock these mysterious powers, embarking on an adventure that will lead him into uncharted territory and reshape the very essence of his existence. He becomes a better version of himself in the process. Anderson's narrative structure seamlessly connects each character's story, creating a mesmerising whirlwind of dialogue and events. This whirlwind, juxtaposed with the theme of focused attention, is intended, I believe, to be a poignant reminder of the value of slowing down in our fast-paced world. The film's rapid tempo, with characters often speaking in a frenzy, adds to its distinct charm. So much so that the movie seems to be in a hurry to convey its message, mirroring the central theme of transcendent focus. It also allows Anderson to squeeze in a lot of story in its limited runtime. Walls slide away to reveal new settings, time accelerates at a dizzying pace, and actors seamlessly take on multiple roles without any character commenting upon it. The film, and this was not at all a surprise, is a visual delight, with every scene so well-constructed that it often resembles a theatrical performance. Anderson's precision and creativity shine through in every frame, reminding me that his films demand active engagement from the audience. At its core, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a tale of transformation, where the pursuit of the extraordinary leads to personal growth and enlightenment. It's a reflection on the limits of knowledge and the boundless potential of imagination. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Indian-origin English actor Dev Patel reportedly broke up a knife fight in the Australian city of Adelaide. The representatives of the 32-year-old acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Lion' actor confirmed the same to Variety. As per an Aussie media house 7News, a man and woman got in an altercation in a street and then a convenience store. Patel and other witnesses tried to break up the fight but it escalated and the man was stabbed in the chest. The 7News report said he is expected to survive.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A representative told 7News, "We can confirm that last night, in Adelaide, Dev Patel and his friends witnessed a violent altercation that was already in progress outside of a convenience store. Dev acted on his natural instinct to try and de-escalate the situation and break up the fight. The group was thankfully successful in doing so and they remained on site to ensure that the police and eventually the ambulance arrived.”</p>

<p>The rep made it clear that there are no heroes in this situation "and sadly this specific incident highlights a larger systemic issue of marginalized members of society not being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.”</p>

<p>An Oscar nominee, Patel lives in Australia with his Australian girlfriend. Patel was last seen in the lead role in David Lowery's 'The Green Knight'. The film, based on the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, received positive reviews but was snubbed at the Oscars, leaving critics and analysts bemused.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With his next film, 'The Monkey Man', Patel makes his directorial debut. He will also be seen in Wes Anderson's 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'.</p>


Indian-origin English actor Dev Patel reportedly broke up a knife fight in the Australian city of Adelaide. The representatives of the 32-year-old acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Lion' actor confirmed the same to Variety.

Indian-origin English actor Dev Patel reportedly broke up a knife fight in the Australian city of Adelaide. The representatives of the 32-year-old acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire' and 'Lion' actor confirmed the same to Variety. As per an Aussie media house 7News, a man and woman got in an altercation in a street and then a convenience store. Patel and other witnesses tried to break up the fight but it escalated and the man was stabbed in the chest. The 7News report said he is expected to survive. English actor Dev Patel has witnessed a stabbing in Adelaide's CBD which left a man hospitalised. The Slumdog Millionaire and Lion actor was questioned by police after the incident on Gouger Street last night. pic.twitter.com/nnsTZuvwrS — 10 News First Adelaide (@10NewsFirstAdl) August 2, 2022 × A representative told 7News, "We can confirm that last night, in Adelaide, Dev Patel and his friends witnessed a violent altercation that was already in progress outside of a convenience store. Dev acted on his natural instinct to try and de-escalate the situation and break up the fight. The group was thankfully successful in doing so and they remained on site to ensure that the police and eventually the ambulance arrived.” The rep made it clear that there are no heroes in this situation "and sadly this specific incident highlights a larger systemic issue of marginalized members of society not being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.” An Oscar nominee, Patel lives in Australia with his Australian girlfriend. Patel was last seen in the lead role in David Lowery's 'The Green Knight'. The film, based on the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, received positive reviews but was snubbed at the Oscars, leaving critics and analysts bemused. With his next film, 'The Monkey Man', Patel makes his directorial debut. He will also be seen in Wes Anderson's 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'.

Watch: Dev Patel breaks up knife fight in Australia

<p>Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature.&nbsp;<br />
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Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.' The upcoming feature is set up on&nbsp;Netflix.&nbsp;</p>

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Sources also note that production is set to get underway this month in the UK. As per the reports, Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, more details about other characters are unknown.&nbsp;<br />
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Netflix had no comment on the reports.<br />
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News of the new project comes after the streamer’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021, which gave the streamer rights to the author’s entire catalogue.</p>

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This would be the second Dahl project for Anderson who previously directed the Oscar-nominated animated film 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox.'<br />
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Meanwhile, Cumberbatch is currently starring in the superhit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and also stars in Marvel upcoming series 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', due in May 2022. He has garnered Oscar buzz for his leading performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campion’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel 'The Power of the Dog.'</p>


Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature. Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley are all set to star in Wes Anderson’s newest feature. Anderson will direct and write the new feature adaptation of Roald Dahl collection of short stories 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More.' The upcoming feature is set up on Netflix. Plant-animal species named after celebs: From Beyonce horsefly to DiCaprio tree Sources also note that production is set to get underway this month in the UK. As per the reports, Cumberbatch will play Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story, more details about other characters are unknown. Netflix had no comment on the reports. News of the new project comes after the streamer’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in September 2021, which gave the streamer rights to the author’s entire catalogue. Cate Blanchett to star in Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's first English-language feature This would be the second Dahl project for Anderson who previously directed the Oscar-nominated animated film 'The Fantastic Mr. Fox.' Meanwhile, Cumberbatch is currently starring in the superhit 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and also stars in Marvel upcoming series 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', due in May 2022. He has garnered Oscar buzz for his leading performance as Phil Burbank in Jane Campion’s adaptation of the acclaimed novel 'The Power of the Dog.'

Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley joins Wes Anderson’s next project

<p>The star cast of 'Chippendales' is adding one good actor after another, and it does seem like an impressive outing in the making!</p>

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Reports confirm that the line-up not only involves BAFTA-winning actor Dev Patel but other known performers like Seth Rogen and Elle Fanning have also joined the 'Lion' actor.&nbsp;</p>

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Margot Robbie's 'I, Tonya' director Craig Gillespie is reportedly helming the project. &nbsp;</p>

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Dev Patel, who was finalised to headline the film back in 2017, will play Steve Banerjee: an Indian immigrant who takes over the struggling LA club Destiny II and transforms it into the most sought-after place to hangout.&nbsp;</p>

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The club in question makes way for the then famous 'Chippendales' theatre group but takes a hit when Banerjee's co-creator Paul Snider kills Banerjee's playmate girlfriend Dorothy Stratten. The tragic event leaves the protagonist into a downward spiral as he fields one legal battle after another.</p>

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If reports are true, then this project would be the reunion of Rogen and Gillespie, who has just finished the production work on his highly anticipated 'Pam and Tommy' series for Hulu, as per reports.</p>

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Media outlets have reported that Fanning is in talks to for the role of Stratten, while Rogen will most&nbsp;likely take on the role of Nick De Noia: the choreographer who invented with Chippendales routine.&nbsp;</p>

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The script of the film is currently being re-written by Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo after the initial drafts were penned by Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson.</p>

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The star cast of 'Chippendales' is adding one good actor after another, and it does seem like an impressive outing in the making! Reports confirm that the line-up not only involves BAFTA-winning actor Dev Patel but other known performers like Seth Rogen and Elle Fanning have also joined the 'Lion' actor.

The star cast of 'Chippendales' is adding one good actor after another, and it does seem like an impressive outing in the making! Reports confirm that the line-up not only involves BAFTA-winning actor Dev Patel but other known performers like Seth Rogen and Elle Fanning have also joined the 'Lion' actor. Margot Robbie's 'I, Tonya' director Craig Gillespie is reportedly helming the project. Also read: Can't shake this: Taylor Swift to face copyright lawsuit Dev Patel, who was finalised to headline the film back in 2017, will play Steve Banerjee: an Indian immigrant who takes over the struggling LA club Destiny II and transforms it into the most sought-after place to hangout. The club in question makes way for the then famous 'Chippendales' theatre group but takes a hit when Banerjee's co-creator Paul Snider kills Banerjee's playmate girlfriend Dorothy Stratten. The tragic event leaves the protagonist into a downward spiral as he fields one legal battle after another. If reports are true, then this project would be the reunion of Rogen and Gillespie, who has just finished the production work on his highly anticipated 'Pam and Tommy' series for Hulu, as per reports. Also read: Marvel's 'Eternals' coming to Disney Plus next year, check out the date Media outlets have reported that Fanning is in talks to for the role of Stratten, while Rogen will most likely take on the role of Nick De Noia: the choreographer who invented with Chippendales routine. The script of the film is currently being re-written by Lauren Blum and Rebecca Angelo after the initial drafts were penned by Craig Williams and Isaac Adamson. Also read: Yearender 2021: Paris Hilton to Varun Dhawan- A look back at beautiful celebrity weddings

Dev Patel to be joined by Seth Rogen, Elle Fanning in 'Chippendales'

In an exclusive interview with WION, BAFTA Award-winning actor Dev Patel talks to Pallabi Dey Purkayastha about internalizing the characteristic traits of Sir Gawain for his upcoming movie 'The Green Knight'. Patel delves into director David Lowery's creative process behind perfecting this historical figure and why he sees a little bit of him in the character he plays in this period drama.

Exclusive! Dev Patel talks about 'The Green Knight' and how it reflects his own journey

<p>The creative liberties that David Lowery takes--in terms of historical revisionism--in his fantasy drama 'The Green Knight' is the kind of art that makes cinema a truly fascinating experience. Both as a visually exciting medium, and also in essence.&nbsp;</p>

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Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) is a whore-house-frequenting, liquor-chugging 'young' protagonist who's navigating life one reckless day at a time. “I am not ready yet!” he exclaims when asked to shoulder the responsibity of becoming a knight by King Arthur (Sean Harris).</p>

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In the opening shot a young Gawain is locked in embrace with a free-spirited Essel (Alicia Vikander), shattering the idea that the viewers are in for a long-drawn period drama. David Lowery is in it for the unseen, unheard version of how Sir Gawain has been perceived thus far. And yes, he succeeds.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-exclusive-dev-patel-%E2%80%98the-green-knight%E2%80%99-embodies-my-own-journey-in-hollywood-407372">Also read: 'Exclusive! Dev Patel: ‘The Green Knight’ embodies my own journey in Hollywood'</a></p>

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On Christmas Eve--they are calling this chapter 'The Christmas Game'--an imposing rider (Ralph Ineson) with a protruding face and echoing voice, shows up at the entrance to the hall where the merrymaking happens, wanting to play a bloody game of his own making wherein Gawain must slit his throat and come back for another brawl a year later. To his Green Castle, hence the title.</p>

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'The Green Knight' is a fantasy within a fantasy world, weaved by the fantastical David Lowery. The namelessness of the crucial players in the movie, including the poet who had originally written this riddle of a poem, as folklores often go, renders a sense of intrigue to the drama and we are hooked! Instead of plucking a leaf out of a particular reading out of Gawain’s journey, this piece of work serves as a meditation on the quest for meaning, direction and the lessons life has to impart. All the while leaving the audience scratching their heads over reality and illusion--both captivating, both hypnotizing.</p>

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The highlight of 'The Green Knight' is a sequence in which decades have gone by and an aging Gawain has now reduced himself into an unkind leader; oblivious to the charm of women. This bit reiterates the inevitability of life, age and death. In that order, through stunning videography and believable prosthetics.</p>

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Patel is a chameleon in this movie--swiftly juggling between youthful exuberance and stone-heartedness only a life lived far too long can teach a man. The butterfly in this cinematic beauty is, however, Oscar-winning British actor Alicia Vikander. "You will be my lady, and I will be your man," she declares, nonchalantly. Emancipation of women in medieval history? That's what the world needs more of! Sarita Choudhury, as the legend goes, is Gawain's 'witch' of a mother, Morgan le Fay. Her deep-set eyes, angular face and that deathly stare makes her the enchantress she sets out to be.&nbsp;</p>

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In 'The Green Knight', Dev Patel's Sir Gawain has a peculiar quality about him--that he wants to know how to live before living. Yes, it is but human to seek the un-seekable, desire the unachievable. Along the way, what do&nbsp;men gain&nbsp;and what have they&nbsp;lost? This film is an ode to that unquenchable thirst for internal fulfilment through external validation. After all, as King Arthur says, "Is it wrong to want greatness?"</p>

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The creative liberties that David Lowery takes--in terms of historical revisionism--in his fantasy drama 'The Green Knight' is the kind of art that makes cinema a truly fascinating experience.

The creative liberties that David Lowery takes--in terms of historical revisionism--in his fantasy drama 'The Green Knight' is the kind of art that makes cinema a truly fascinating experience. Both as a visually exciting medium, and also in essence. Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) is a whore-house-frequenting, liquor-chugging 'young' protagonist who's navigating life one reckless day at a time. “I am not ready yet!” he exclaims when asked to shoulder the responsibity of becoming a knight by King Arthur (Sean Harris). In the opening shot a young Gawain is locked in embrace with a free-spirited Essel (Alicia Vikander), shattering the idea that the viewers are in for a long-drawn period drama. David Lowery is in it for the unseen, unheard version of how Sir Gawain has been perceived thus far. And yes, he succeeds. Also read: 'Exclusive! Dev Patel: ‘The Green Knight’ embodies my own journey in Hollywood' On Christmas Eve--they are calling this chapter 'The Christmas Game'--an imposing rider (Ralph Ineson) with a protruding face and echoing voice, shows up at the entrance to the hall where the merrymaking happens, wanting to play a bloody game of his own making wherein Gawain must slit his throat and come back for another brawl a year later. To his Green Castle, hence the title. 'The Green Knight' is a fantasy within a fantasy world, weaved by the fantastical David Lowery. The namelessness of the crucial players in the movie, including the poet who had originally written this riddle of a poem, as folklores often go, renders a sense of intrigue to the drama and we are hooked! Instead of plucking a leaf out of a particular reading out of Gawain’s journey, this piece of work serves as a meditation on the quest for meaning, direction and the lessons life has to impart. All the while leaving the audience scratching their heads over reality and illusion--both captivating, both hypnotizing. Also read: 'Exclusive! ‘The Green Knight’, ‘Sex And The City’ reboot star Sarita Choudhury: The film world and ‘representation’ is finally catching up' The highlight of 'The Green Knight' is a sequence in which decades have gone by and an aging Gawain has now reduced himself into an unkind leader; oblivious to the charm of women. This bit reiterates the inevitability of life, age and death. In that order, through stunning videography and believable prosthetics. Patel is a chameleon in this movie--swiftly juggling between youthful exuberance and stone-heartedness only a life lived far too long can teach a man. The butterfly in this cinematic beauty is, however, Oscar-winning British actor Alicia Vikander. "You will be my lady, and I will be your man," she declares, nonchalantly. Emancipation of women in medieval history? That's what the world needs more of! Sarita Choudhury, as the legend goes, is Gawain's 'witch' of a mother, Morgan le Fay. Her deep-set eyes, angular face and that deathly stare makes her the enchantress she sets out to be. In 'The Green Knight', Dev Patel's Sir Gawain has a peculiar quality about him--that he wants to know how to live before living. Yes, it is but human to seek the un-seekable, desire the unachievable. Along the way, what do men gain and what have they lost? This film is an ode to that unquenchable thirst for internal fulfilment through external validation. After all, as King Arthur says, "Is it wrong to want greatness?"

The Green Knight review: Dev Patel stirs up the hornet's nest, emerges victorious

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<p>“There were all these lists of who's the favourite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive,” Dev Patel, BAFTA-winning actor (for ‘Lion’) said in a recent interview. However—now basking in the glory of his critically acclaimed film ‘The Green Knight’, set to release in India on August 27—those days of judgement over his looks seem to be a thing of the past. And he agrees, hopefully.</p>

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In an exclusive interview with WION, the British actor talks about losing himself in the process of getting the nuances of Sir Gawain—his character in ‘The Green Knight’—right, how director David Lowery’s vision was of paramount importance to the script and he ‘trusted’ it completely, and why there’s a little bit of him in this modern retelling of Sir Gawain’s story.</p>

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Excerpts from the interview:</p>

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<strong>‘I could draw a lot of parallels with my journey in this industry; being ambitious and trying to balance my life’</strong></p>

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For Patel, preparing for the role meant letting David Lowery (‘The Old Man &amp; the Gun’, ‘A Ghost Story’) take charge of how he would portray Sir Gawain on screen, and he went with it with utmost faith. “For me in a way, that was really David's process you mine was a process of real submission and trust in him as a as the visionary that he is. But you could see what the way he was approaching the sets and the costumes that kind of like was cranked ever so slightly differently, you know, so there was a familiarity to the world, but also, it kind of had a kind of slightly more modern composition to the way he was capturing this stuff, and how we were able to move and talk and there was a looseness to it, that I was like, Wow, this is awesome!” Dev Patel tells us.</p>

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“You know, I split it, particularly for me in the way I was kind of talking, I was kind of throwing it away, like I would in a very modern piece I wasn't, you know, putting as much weight on the words. And I asked what I spoke to him about, it's like, how should we do this? How do I do and he's like, no, we're just kind of trying to exist and bring as much truth as possible. And it's a testament to him, he's kind of managed to strike this balance, I think a lot of story and tales around this era, they focus on the clashing of swords, or whatever that is, you know, but this is focusing on the more psychological journey aspects of the story. In a way, it's, it's far more complex in it, and it really does more justice to the complexities of this poem, and kind of the questioning of fate and ambition and the chivalry code of the time. You know, particularly for me, as a young actor, you know, I could draw a lot of parallels with my, you know, my journey in this industry, and, you know, being ambitious and trying to balance my life and, and, you know, the ego and masculinity, all of that stuff, you know, I could see all the threads in,” says the actor about his part in getting the nuances of his character right. With a 7.5 IMDb rating and 88 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, Dev Patel seems to have gotten it right.</p>

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<strong>‘I was trembling on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp; it was a physical process’</strong></p>

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Dev Patel’s penchant for perfection is palpable, and, ‘The Green Knight’ would give us a glimpse of that, again. When asked if the horses, weaponry and the overall feel on the set contributed to his performance, Patel was quick to add, “Completely! I mean, they extends we went to, you know, David, you know, we have the entire crew trudging in valleys, through streams and rivers, and when making provides police systems to get camera equipment up, and like, you know, just to get the shot, but it really, I said, every frame is a painting in this film, you look at it, and it's just like, there was never a moment where I was, I didn't even have a great scene partner and you know, Joel (Edgerton), and all the rest of the team or you're just in this costume, and it makes you sit differently stand differently.”</p>

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But, the British actor—all of 31 now—sees certain facets of his persona, his own journey as a young man in Hollywood, in David Lowery’s ‘The Green Knight’. He shares with WION, before wrapping up. “A lot of this is about a young man romanticizing this knightly quest, and then all of a sudden, very quickly realizing how brutal nature can be and how humbling he gets humbled by it, his ego at the start of the film is totally bashed from him very quickly. And I felt that I was trembling you know, on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp and it was a physical process and you know, David's films really explored time in a beautiful way. And as a performer you know, you rarely get to feel time you know, in scenes because it you know, there's a exposition and there's an editor's hands that really comes in but and this was the way we shot this that David kind of sits and lets the scene really play out sometimes, you know, really just puts you in a spot and like, Is that okay? Now you try and get out of the situation. Your hands and legs are tight.”</p>

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“There were all these lists of who's the favourite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive,” Dev Patel, BAFTA-winning actor (for ‘Lion’) said in a recent interview.

“There were all these lists of who's the favourite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive,” Dev Patel, BAFTA-winning actor (for ‘Lion’) said in a recent interview. However—now basking in the glory of his critically acclaimed film ‘The Green Knight’, set to release in India on August 27—those days of judgement over his looks seem to be a thing of the past. And he agrees, hopefully. In an exclusive interview with WION, the British actor talks about losing himself in the process of getting the nuances of Sir Gawain—his character in ‘The Green Knight’—right, how director David Lowery’s vision was of paramount importance to the script and he ‘trusted’ it completely, and why there’s a little bit of him in this modern retelling of Sir Gawain’s story. Excerpts from the interview: ‘I could draw a lot of parallels with my journey in this industry; being ambitious and trying to balance my life’ For Patel, preparing for the role meant letting David Lowery (‘The Old Man & the Gun’, ‘A Ghost Story’) take charge of how he would portray Sir Gawain on screen, and he went with it with utmost faith. “For me in a way, that was really David's process you mine was a process of real submission and trust in him as a as the visionary that he is. But you could see what the way he was approaching the sets and the costumes that kind of like was cranked ever so slightly differently, you know, so there was a familiarity to the world, but also, it kind of had a kind of slightly more modern composition to the way he was capturing this stuff, and how we were able to move and talk and there was a looseness to it, that I was like, Wow, this is awesome!” Dev Patel tells us. “You know, I split it, particularly for me in the way I was kind of talking, I was kind of throwing it away, like I would in a very modern piece I wasn't, you know, putting as much weight on the words. And I asked what I spoke to him about, it's like, how should we do this? How do I do and he's like, no, we're just kind of trying to exist and bring as much truth as possible. And it's a testament to him, he's kind of managed to strike this balance, I think a lot of story and tales around this era, they focus on the clashing of swords, or whatever that is, you know, but this is focusing on the more psychological journey aspects of the story. In a way, it's, it's far more complex in it, and it really does more justice to the complexities of this poem, and kind of the questioning of fate and ambition and the chivalry code of the time. You know, particularly for me, as a young actor, you know, I could draw a lot of parallels with my, you know, my journey in this industry, and, you know, being ambitious and trying to balance my life and, and, you know, the ego and masculinity, all of that stuff, you know, I could see all the threads in,” says the actor about his part in getting the nuances of his character right. With a 7.5 IMDb rating and 88 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, Dev Patel seems to have gotten it right. ‘I was trembling on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp; it was a physical process’ Dev Patel’s penchant for perfection is palpable, and, ‘The Green Knight’ would give us a glimpse of that, again. When asked if the horses, weaponry and the overall feel on the set contributed to his performance, Patel was quick to add, “Completely! I mean, they extends we went to, you know, David, you know, we have the entire crew trudging in valleys, through streams and rivers, and when making provides police systems to get camera equipment up, and like, you know, just to get the shot, but it really, I said, every frame is a painting in this film, you look at it, and it's just like, there was never a moment where I was, I didn't even have a great scene partner and you know, Joel (Edgerton), and all the rest of the team or you're just in this costume, and it makes you sit differently stand differently.” But, the British actor—all of 31 now—sees certain facets of his persona, his own journey as a young man in Hollywood, in David Lowery’s ‘The Green Knight’. He shares with WION, before wrapping up. “A lot of this is about a young man romanticizing this knightly quest, and then all of a sudden, very quickly realizing how brutal nature can be and how humbling he gets humbled by it, his ego at the start of the film is totally bashed from him very quickly. And I felt that I was trembling you know, on my horse, I was cold and wet and damp and it was a physical process and you know, David's films really explored time in a beautiful way. And as a performer you know, you rarely get to feel time you know, in scenes because it you know, there's a exposition and there's an editor's hands that really comes in but and this was the way we shot this that David kind of sits and lets the scene really play out sometimes, you know, really just puts you in a spot and like, Is that okay? Now you try and get out of the situation. Your hands and legs are tight.”

Exclusive! Dev Patel: ‘The Green Knight’ embodies my own journey in Hollywood

<p>After receiving unanimous acclaim from all international quarters, ‘The Green Knight’ is set to captivate Indian audiences on August 27, confirm reports. &nbsp;</p>

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Directed by visionary storyteller David Lowery, ‘The Green Knight’ follows the epic journey of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew who seeks to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a mythical, dangerous and gigantic entity.</p>

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Recently, talking about his debut project ‘Skins’—where he played the character Anwar—the BAFTA-winning actor, Dev Patel, told a global newspaper that constant talks and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dev-patel-opens-up-about-being-called-%E2%80%98the-ugliest%E2%80%99-it-was-brutal-402051">listicles on his ‘ugly’ looks had taken a toll on him</a> and that it was all too ‘brutal’.</p>

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“There were all these lists of who's the favorite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive. No one liked Anwar. It really took a toll on me personally… That kind of speaks to my natural low self-esteem,” he was quoted as saying.</p>

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With a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘The Green Knight’ is performing well globally. While Rolling Stone magazine awarded the film a solid 4.5 stars, the New York Times opined that 'this movie is worth watching twice'.</p>

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Commenting on the recent development, Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR Pictures, said, “No one wants films back on the big screens more than we do. We are looking forward to supporting our partners in exhibition with the release of The Green Knight on 27th August, and with a steady supply of other world-class films, while also giving moviegoers an opportunity to see some amazing films. We are grateful to our movie studios and filmmaking partners for working with us and responding to these circumstances.”</p>


After receiving unanimous acclaim from all international quarters, ‘The Green Knight’ is set to captivate Indian audiences on August 27, confirm reports. Directed by visionary storyteller David Lowery, ‘The Green Knight’ follows the epic journey of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew who seeks to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a mythical, dangerous and gigantic entity.

After receiving unanimous acclaim from all international quarters, ‘The Green Knight’ is set to captivate Indian audiences on August 27, confirm reports. Directed by visionary storyteller David Lowery, ‘The Green Knight’ follows the epic journey of Sir Gawain (Dev Patel), King Arthur's reckless and headstrong nephew who seeks to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a mythical, dangerous and gigantic entity. Recently, talking about his debut project ‘Skins’—where he played the character Anwar—the BAFTA-winning actor, Dev Patel, told a global newspaper that constant talks and listicles on his ‘ugly’ looks had taken a toll on him and that it was all too ‘brutal’. “There were all these lists of who's the favorite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive. No one liked Anwar. It really took a toll on me personally… That kind of speaks to my natural low self-esteem,” he was quoted as saying. With a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘The Green Knight’ is performing well globally. While Rolling Stone magazine awarded the film a solid 4.5 stars, the New York Times opined that 'this movie is worth watching twice'. Commenting on the recent development, Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR Pictures, said, “No one wants films back on the big screens more than we do. We are looking forward to supporting our partners in exhibition with the release of The Green Knight on 27th August, and with a steady supply of other world-class films, while also giving moviegoers an opportunity to see some amazing films. We are grateful to our movie studios and filmmaking partners for working with us and responding to these circumstances.”

Dev Patel-Alicia Vikander’s ‘The Green Knight’ to release in India on this date

<p>Hollywood actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for his big release ‘The Green Knight’, may have awards and global recognition now but there was a time—especially at the beginning of his career in 2007-8—when he was grappling with looks-related insecurities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Talking about his debut project ‘Skins’—where he played the character Anwar—the BAFTA-winning actor told a global newspaper that constant talks and listicles on his ‘ugly’ looks had taken a toll on him and that it was all too ‘brutal’.</p>

<p><br />
“There were all these lists of who's the favorite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive. No one liked Anwar. It really took a toll on me personally… That kind of speaks to my natural low self-esteem,” he was quoted as saying.</p>

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As far as his character in ‘The Green Knight’ goes, Patel has drawn inspiration from his own life to essay the role of Sir Gawain. “Whether you're an Instagram model or a YouTuber, there's this thirst to be recognized, to have your legend spoken about, to get the likes," he said. "And for me as a young actor in Hollywood, you're dealing with issues of masculinity, ego, success and fame. That's the same quest this young man goes on to be a known knight. All of that, I related to,” the ‘Lion’ actor reportedly said.&nbsp;<br />
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Hollywood actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for his big release ‘The Green Knight’, may have awards and global recognition now but there was a time—especially at the beginning of his career in 2007-8—when he was grappling with looks-related insecurities.

Hollywood actor Dev Patel, who is gearing up for his big release ‘The Green Knight’, may have awards and global recognition now but there was a time—especially at the beginning of his career in 2007-8—when he was grappling with looks-related insecurities. Talking about his debut project ‘Skins’—where he played the character Anwar—the BAFTA-winning actor told a global newspaper that constant talks and listicles on his ‘ugly’ looks had taken a toll on him and that it was all too ‘brutal’. “There were all these lists of who's the favorite character on the show or who was the best-looking character, and I was always the ugliest, the least attractive. No one liked Anwar. It really took a toll on me personally… That kind of speaks to my natural low self-esteem,” he was quoted as saying. As far as his character in ‘The Green Knight’ goes, Patel has drawn inspiration from his own life to essay the role of Sir Gawain. “Whether you're an Instagram model or a YouTuber, there's this thirst to be recognized, to have your legend spoken about, to get the likes," he said. "And for me as a young actor in Hollywood, you're dealing with issues of masculinity, ego, success and fame. That's the same quest this young man goes on to be a known knight. All of that, I related to,” the ‘Lion’ actor reportedly said.

Dev Patel opens up about being called ‘the ugliest’: It was brutal

<p>The pandemic is back to playing spoilsport in our lives as Dev Patel starrer ‘The Green Knight’ will no longer hit theatres as previously planned. A24’s long-awaited Arthurian horror film has become shy of its theatrical release because of a spike in coronavirus cases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was scheduled to hit theatres on August 6 but the film from writer-director David Lowery has been pulled by theatres as cinemas were advised by Entertainment Film Distributors, which is handling the U.K. release, to withdraw all trailers and posters until further notice. However, the film’s release in the US stands at July 30.</p>

<p>‘The Green Knight’ also stars Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson.<br />
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Also, ‘The Duke’, Roger Michell’s British comedy-drama starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren and Fionn Whitehead that Warner Bros. is distributing in the UK has been pulled too from its September 3 release date to March/April 2022.</p>


The pandemic is back to playing spoilsport in our lives as Dev Patel starrer ‘The Green Knight’ will no longer hit theatres as previously planned. A24’s long-awaited Arthurian horror film has become shy of its theatrical release because of a spike in coronavirus cases.

The pandemic is back to playing spoilsport in our lives as Dev Patel starrer ‘The Green Knight’ will no longer hit theatres as previously planned. A24’s long-awaited Arthurian horror film has become shy of its theatrical release because of a spike in coronavirus cases. It was scheduled to hit theatres on August 6 but the film from writer-director David Lowery has been pulled by theatres as cinemas were advised by Entertainment Film Distributors, which is handling the U.K. release, to withdraw all trailers and posters until further notice. However, the film’s release in the US stands at July 30. ‘The Green Knight’ also stars Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Choudhury, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Barry Keoghan and Ralph Ineson. Also, ‘The Duke’, Roger Michell’s British comedy-drama starring Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren and Fionn Whitehead that Warner Bros. is distributing in the UK has been pulled too from its September 3 release date to March/April 2022.

Dev Patel's 'The Green Knight' to miss UK release date due to spike in COVID cases

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