Debut film directed by Dev Patel will be released on Netflix

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Thirty million dollars is the sum that Netflix put on the table to secure the rights to

, the first film directed by Dev Patel.

As such, the star of

 has already completed the shooting of this feature film in which he also plays the leading role.

And it might sound surprising, but Dev Patel chose the action register to make his debut behind the camera.

Indeed, his character is an ex-convict who seeks revenge on those who put him behind bars.

“I am so excited to collaborate with Netflix on this adventure.

I hope this will be a refreshing addition to the genre at a time when in this industry my story may have become our story.

Making a movie during the pandemic was a challenge to say the least, but the opportunity to reinvent stories from my childhood and infuse them with my love of action movies was an absolute joy, ”Dev Patel said in a statement. relayed by Deadline.

Casting side, Dev Patel called on the star of

, Sharlto Copley, or the Indian actor Sikander Kher to give him the answer.

In addition, let us note that the shooting of the film, which was originally supposed to take place in India, was finally moved to Indonesia because of the pandemic.

For now, the release of

is announced for 2022.

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