Dev Patel Overcomes Severe Hand Injury to Complete 'Monkey Man'

Despite facing numerous production challenges, including a significant hand injury, Dev Patel's directorial debut receives positive reviews ahead of its theater release.

Dev Patel sustained a severe hand injury while filming the first fight scene for his directorial debut, 'Monkey Man,' but continued filming to avoid shutting down production.
Patel's dedication to the project led him to fly to Jakarta for emergency surgery, where a screw was inserted into his hand, and he returned to set the next day.
The actor faced numerous challenges during the production, including filming during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing locations, and having to use non-actors and makeshift equipment.
Despite the obstacles, 'Monkey Man' premiered to positive reviews, holding a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes after its SXSW Film & TV Festival premiere.
The film, described as an action thriller about a man's quest for vengeance, is set to hit theaters on April 5.