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Dev Patel's $30M Thriller Set to Launch Franchise!

5/10/2025

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Dev Patel's gripping revenge action-thriller, The Peasant, has been snatched up by A24 for a whopping $30 million just before the Cannes market. Set against the backdrop of 1300s feudal India, the film follows a shepherd on a quest for vengeance against mercenary knights. Patel is set to write, direct, and star, with hopes of launching a thrilling franchise. Production kicks off this year!

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Story summary

Dev Patel's gripping revenge action-thriller, The Peasant, has been snatched up by A24 for a whopping $30 million just before the Cannes market. Set against the backdrop of 1300s feudal India, the film follows a shepherd on a quest for vengeance against mercenary knights. Patel is set to write, direct, and star, with hopes of launching a thrilling franchise. Production kicks off this year!