Dev Patel is increasing his filmmaking journey with The Peasant, a high-stakes period motion thriller set in medieval India. Patel will direct, co-write, produce, and star in the movie, reuniting with Thunder Road Pictures, the corporate behind his breakout directorial debut Monkey Man.
Backed by Fifth Season and Thunder Road, The Peasant has been described as having the spirit of Braveheart and the kinetic power of John Wick. The story follows a shepherd who unleashes a livid marketing campaign in opposition to a bunch of mercenary knights who ravaged his village, revealing himself to be way over an bizarre man.
Originally developed by Fifth Season with screenwriter Will Dunn, The Peasant was first envisioned with an Italian backdrop as a papal thriller. Under Patel’s management, the setting has been reimagined into an nearly mystical 1300s India. Patel and Dunn are working collectively on the brand new drafts.
The mission initially landed on the 2023 Black List, highlighting it as one in every of Hollywood’s most sought-after unproduced scripts. Producers are already eyeing the potential for The Peasant to launch a brand new motion franchise.
Patel’s transfer into this territory follows the success of Monkey Man, his revenge thriller that earned widespread acclaim upon its 2024 launch.
Published – April 29, 2025 11:07 am IST
