Netflix has closed a deal in the region of $30 million for most worldwide rights to Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man” which just wrapped filming.
The “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Lion” star will play an unlikely hero who emerges from prison to take on a world enmeshed in corporate greed and eroding spiritual values, and seek revenge from those who took everything from him years before.
Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala and Sikandar Kher co-star in the film which boasts a script by Patel, Paul Angunawela and John Collee. Dubbed “John Wick in Mumbai” in tone, the project is due for release in 2022.
Source: Deadline
