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Dev Patel is all set to release his directorial debut film, Monkey Man on Netflix. The streaming giant recently revealed to have bought the worldwide rights for the film worth around USD 30 million.
Slumdog Millionaire actor Dev Patel directorial debut movie Monkey Man to release on Netflix
Patel, known for movies such as Slumdog Millionaire , Lion and The Personal History of David Copperfield , also stars in the movie.
Los Angeles: Streamer Netflix has bought the worldwide rights for actor Dev Patel s directorial debut movie Monkey Man .
Patel, known for movies such as Slumdog Millionaire , Lion and The Personal History of David Copperfield , also stars in the movie, which recently completed filming and will be released by the streamer in 2022, reported Variety.
The agreement, which is reported to be worth around USD 30 million, excludes territories like Spain, Latin America, Iceland, Former Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and Baltic States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pan-Asian PTV and China, where there are pre-existing deals.
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The streaming site Netflix has the official requirements to screen Dev Patel s directorial debut Monkey Man. The streamer website has reportedly paid around $30 million for the film to be streamed at their site.
According to the contract, that has been signed between Dev Patel and Netflix, Spain, Latin America, Iceland, Former Yugoslavia, Poland, Russia and Baltic States, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Pan-Asian PTV and China, will not be screening the film.
The film will be set in India. Dev will play an unlikely hero who emerges from prison to take on the world, entrapped into corporate greed, out there to seek revenge on those who once wronged him. The cast also includes Sharlto Copley of Ted K fame and web domain s new lady superstar, Sobhita Dhulipala, who gained immense fame in India for her performance in Made In Heaven.