"I broke my hand in the first fight scene!" Dev Patel on directing Monkey Man and surviving disaster

Watch Becoming Monkey Man: A Dev Patel Special in full on BBC iPlayer in the UK: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...
Dev Patel joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to talk about writing, directing, producing and starring in new action movie Monkey Man. He reveals the man disasters that struck his directorial debut, including multiple broken bones, losing crew, losing locations and filming scenes on his phone.
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Watch Dev's full extended interview on BBC iPlayer now in the UK:

[@cappucappu9441]

I would like to petition for Ali to have reserved 30+ min interviews for all the press junkets, it would be a win-win-win situation 🙏

[@konrathod]

I wish this film make at least 400 million so that we could see dev make more films like this

[@moderatelyjacko]

It's a miracle that this film was still made and distributed despite everything. Dev Patel has a bright future as a director and Jordan Peele is a saint for putting this out, I fucking love the both of them

[@pstefan86]

Absolute gem of an interview.

[@aashsiuuu]

"can I give you an hug man?" dev patel ur awesome

[@christiandebney1989]

Great interview. We are all really proud of him. I spent over two years creating vfx on this film and knew Dev had gold from the first day, id often say to my team Dev's the type of director that we just don't have anymore.... So happy for everyone involved.

[@factulence]

you can tell when a person is genuinely just good and nice. he is that person.

[@EyesOfByes]

I guess this is one proof on why stars like this interviewer

[@tgyygg373]

I don’t think any realises that the man playing the tabla is an absolute legend in India

[@arefxp]

Really Rooting for Dev. He has put his heart, life and soul into this

[@steveosworld]

the behind the scenes extras on the DVD of this movie will be worth every penny

[@alenemarie1726]

I am PUMPED to see this film. It looks so phenomenal and he put his blood sweat and tears in this film. I am so proud and so excited

[@meitalelimelech1483]

He started as a simple actor and developed into a tremendous actor, and now director, his acting in lion was so touching and made me cry none stop ❤

[@lxXSuddenDeathXxl]

It’s insane when we hear all these things set to fail a movie. It usually happens, and we see on the big screen reflecting the disasters behind the scenes. But despite everything, he made it happen. That’s drive and passion.

[@madinp1177]

I completely echo Ali's opening compliment about being proud of Dev. I know I don't know him, and parasocial relationships are unhealthy etc etc but I can't help it. He's come so far and just seems so appreciatative of all of his success. He seems like he hasn't forgotten who he is and I love that for him.

[@PrimeParadiso]

He poured his heart and soul into this movie and it really shows in the final product. I hope he makes another and that production goes down much easier!

[@tvsrn44]

The best bits in the film are how they gave an auto rickshaw a pimp my ride. Like that was so bad ass as auto rickshaws are an integral part of India. And then the tabla training sequence. Exquisite concept.

[@satandful]

Just got back from watching the film in theaters and it was phenomenal!!!! The story, cinematography, soundtrack, action; everything was so well done!

[@jeiro6513]

I just finished the movie and oh my god. It was not what I expected. I cried afterwards. I though it would a John wick movie but it was more than that. I love that it wasn’t just an action movie. I loved the story. It was heavy and heartfelt. Dev Patel did everything right.