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A24 Wraps First India Production with Dev Patel’s “The Peasant”
5/22/2026, 1:35:21 AM
The Peasant Concludes Filming Across Four Indian States
A24 announced that production on “The Peasant,” a revenge-action thriller directed by Dev Patel, wrapped in May 2026. The film, set in the 14th century, follows a shepherd who seeks vengeance against mercenaries that devastated his community, revealing his true nature as the narrative progresses. Shooting took place in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, marking A24’s inaugural production on Indian soil.
Production Background and A24’s Expansion into India
“The Peasant” represents A24’s first foray into filming in India, expanding the studio’s geographic footprint beyond its traditional North-American base. The project reunites Patel with Thunder Road Pictures, the company behind his directorial debut “Monkey Man.” The production utilized Indian locations and talent.
Key Creative Figures and Cast
Dev Patel serves as both director and co-writer, collaborating with comic-book writer Will Dunn on the screenplay. The ensemble cast includes Oscar-nominee Christian Friedel, Sebastian Bull, Saurabh Sachdeva, Anasuya Sengupta, and Vipin Sharma. Production responsibilities are shared between Patel’s Minor Realm banner and Thunder Road Pictures, represented by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Charlie Morrison. Executive producers span several entities: Graham Taylor, Chris Rice, Christopher Slager, and Dan Guando for Fifth Season; Shivani Rawat and Julie Goldstein for ShivHans Pictures; Sherrese Clark and Niija Kuykendall for HarbourView; and Will Dunn.
Production Timeline and Locations
Principal photography concludes across four Indian states. Development began under the Minor Realm and Thunder Road partnership, building on Patel’s prior collaboration with Thunder Road for “Monkey Man.” Filming sites included specific locations within Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan, though exact venues were not disclosed.
Quantitative Overview
Geographic scope: four Indian states. Principal cast: six named actors. Executive production team: eight individuals representing four production companies. Creative team: two writers (Patel, Dunn) and one director (Patel).
Potential Industry Impact
The completion of “The Peasant” underscores A24’s willingness to invest in non-Western production environments. The production involved local crews and locations across four Indian states.
Official Production Credits
The film is produced by Dev Patel and Minor Realm, alongside Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Charlie Morrison for Thunder Road Pictures, with A24 listed as a co-producer. Executive production credits include Graham Taylor, Chris Rice, Christopher Slager, Dan Guando, Shivani Rawat, Julie Goldstein, Sherrese Clark, Niija Kuykendall, and Will Dunn.
Gaps and Unanswered Questions
The announcement does not disclose a release schedule, distribution strategy, or post-production timeline. Additionally, details regarding the film’s budget, marketing plan, and the extent of involvement of Indian production partners remain unspecified.
