Dev Patel’s directorial debut, “Monkey Man,” has secured an April release date from Universal. This move signifies a change in studios for the Patel film, which was initially sold to Netflix in 2021 for $30 million.
Dev Patels directorial debut Monkey Man Ready to release on April 5
The movie draws inspiration from the legend of the Hindu god Hanuman. Patel takes on the role of Kid, a young man surviving in an underground fight club, wearing a gorilla mask and being beaten by popular fighters for cash. Fueled by rage and haunted by a traumatic childhood, Kid embarks on a journey of retribution against those who have wronged him.
The first trailer for “Monkey Man” has been released, showcasing a film that appears to be a potent blend of “John Wick” and James Bond. While Peele and Monkeypaw are renowned for horror, the trailer suggests a more action-oriented tone.
Patel directs the film based on his original story, co-writing the screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee. The ensemble features Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande.
“Monkey Man” has been in development since 2018, with filming commencing in 2021. It remains unclear when Universal acquired the film from Netflix.
Patel, Jordan Peele, Jomon Thomas, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, and Anjay Nagpal are the producers of the movie.
Dev Patels directorial debut Monkey Man Ready to release on April 5
Universal has been on a greenlight streak, recently announcing additions to director Leigh Whannell’s “Wolf Man” remake and unveiling the trailer for the horror feature “Abigail” by directing team Radio Silence. The studio has also outlined plans for a fourth Jurassic World film.
The release date for “Monkey Man” is scheduled for April 5 in theaters.
