Dev Patel’s Action-Thriller ‘The Peasant’ Snapped Up By A24 For Worldwide Rights On Eve Of Cannes Market

"Dev Patel's electrifying revenge thriller *The Peasant* has been acquired by A24 for a hefty $30M deal as the Cannes market faces a slump in action films. The project, inspired by a 2023 Black List script, blends medieval knights with feudal India and promises to shake up the action genre. Patel will helm, write, and star in the film, which could pave the way for a franchise opportunity after its successful initial run."