Monkey Man Video: Dev Patel Reveals Inspiration Behind Directorial Debut Movie

Universal Pictures has shared another behind-the-scenes Monkey Man video for the upcoming revenge thriller.

The video shows Patel discussing his inspiration for the action-packed story. He also explained how he honors his culture during the production of the film, which he described as a ode to his parents and ancestry. The film premieres in theaters this Friday, April 5.Monkey Man is directed by Dev Patel from a screenplay he co-wrote with Paul Angunawela and John Collee.

“Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, the film follows Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash,” reads the official synopsis. “After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite.

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