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Unleashing Fury: Dev Patel's Directorial Debut "Monkey Man" Hits Theaters April 5
Get ready for a gripping tale of revenge and redemption as Oscar® nominee Dev Patel takes the director's chair for the first time in the action-packed thriller, "Monkey Man," set to hit theaters on April 5.
In this tour-de-force feature, Patel plays Kid, a young man who endures the brutal world of an underground fight club, donning a gorilla mask night after night while being mercilessly beaten by more popular fighters for a meager living. However, Kid's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a way to infiltrate the corrupt enclave of the city's elite, igniting a campaign of retribution against those who murdered his mother and continue to exploit the poor and powerless.
Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, symbolizing strength and courage, "Monkey Man" promises to deliver a riveting narrative. As Kid's suppressed rage reaches its boiling point, his mysteriously scarred hands become the instruments of explosive justice against the perpetrators who took everything from him.
Directed by Dev Patel, who also crafted the original story and co-wrote the screenplay with Paul Angunawela and John Collee ("Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World"), the film boasts thrilling fight and chase scenes that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
The international cast includes notable names such as Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Adithi Kalkunte, Sikandar Kher, and Makarand Deshpande, adding depth to the ensemble.
"Monkey Man" is produced by a stellar lineup, including Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, and Anjay Nagpal. The film is executive produced by Jonathan Fuhrman, Natalya Pavchinskya, Aaron L. Gilbert, Andria Spring, Alison-Jane Roney, and Steven Thibault.
Presented by Universal Pictures, "Monkey Man" is a Bron Studios production, a Thunder Road film, a Monkeypaw production, and a Minor Realm/S’Ya Concept production, in association with WME Independent and Creative Wealth Media. Don't miss the chance to witness the explosive debut of Dev Patel as a director and experience the thrilling world of "Monkey Man" in theaters on April 5. One small ember can burn down everything. #MonkeyManMovie
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