Overview

• The Peasant is described as a high-energy revenge thriller blending medieval knights with a reimagined feudal India, inspired by Braveheart, John Wick, and Arthurian legends.
• The story follows a shepherd on a rage-fueled quest against mercenary knights who ransacked his community, revealing hidden depths to his character.
• Originally set in Italy with a pope-linked backstory, the screenplay was reworked by Patel into a vibrant, mystical Indian setting.
• The film is being financed and produced by Fifth Season and Thunder Road Pictures, with hopes of launching a franchise.
• This marks Dev Patel's second directorial effort following his 2024 debut, Monkey Man, which also showcased his talents as a writer, director, and actor.