Universal is set to release Dev Patel’s film titled Monkey Man on April 5, as confirmed by the studio’s shared trailer for the film. The film was written, directed, and produced by Patel himself. The movie revolves around the story of a man seeking vengeance against corrupt leaders who murder his mother and exploit the powerless and poor systematically.
Monkey Man follows the lead protagonist, Kid, played by Patel, who is seen wearing a gorilla mask, fighting in an underground fighting club to earn cash while suffering from injuries night after night. Filled with suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to sneak into the enclave of the city’s corrupt elite and take revenge on those who deprived him of a better life. The hero’s childhood trauma comes boiling, and his scarred hands, blazing with vengeance, unfold an explosive campaign of retribution.
The latest trailer for Monkey Man has been soundtracked by ‘Beware Of The Boys (Mundian To Bach)’ by Panjabi and Jay-Z. Meanwhile, Jordan Peele, who is a well-known name in the film industry, has opened up about his forthcoming horror movie, which might be his ‘favourite’ amongst his works until now.
Peele has previously directed successful films like Get Out, Us, and Nope, and is currently working on his next film, yet no details such as title, plot, or cast have been revealed so far. Peele’s fourth film was initially scheduled for a Christmas Day 2024 release, but the writer’s strike and the long Hollywood summer of no production have disrupted the plans. Before the release of his past three films, the director was tight-lipped, and Peele seems to follow a similar approach.
Moreover, Hideo Kojima, a legendary video game developer, has announced a collaboration with Peele on a new horror game, titled OD, challenging the audience’s sense of perception and reality through game design
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