Jordan Peele and Dev Patel Break Down Their Directing Processes

‘Monkey Man’s’ Jordan Peele and Dev Patel sit down for an in-depth conversation discussing their directing processes and their upcoming movie ‘Monkey Man’. The directors detail their unique processes for directing a film, the specific hardships that come with it, and how every film is different. Dev Patel discusses how he knew Monkey Paw Productions was the perfect fit for ‘Monkey Man’ and took us through the filming process. See ‘Monkey Man’ in theaters April 5.

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[miltontavares]

Patel and Peele:the duo we didn´t ask but we really need.This film was so dope man.

[asa-yee]

This conversation is so beautiful — two humble artists giving each other flowers.

[stuffwithstalwart]

I hope Dev could star in one of Jordan's horror films

[clancy]

This is the first movie I’m gonna go watch by myself so that I can appreciate every second

[SOI-wllo]

D Patel ATE DOWN in this directorial debut!!!! His acting was *remarkable* too!!!

[InfiniteIshaanYT]

This is the beginning of a beautiful thing my friends.

[lazyboy]

Kinda sad that this isn’t having a IMAX or Dolby release but you already know I’m gonna support this Film in any size theater 🙏🏼🔥

[Anwarmeahkat]

The film nerd in me wants them to breakdown every song and tell me why they didn't go with it and I love the honesty there is in this. Can't wait to watch it in the movies!

[Gilbert]

Saw the film on Wednesday, my theatre was roaring throughout that final act. Beautiful film, its inspired me to write more.

[IHMadeThis]

"Blindingly beautiful." Dead on description of Sobhita Dhulipala.

[Izzy-Maurer]

It's really wonderful to see so much mutual respect among artists like this. Can't wait to see how they collaborate together in the future.

[naddyj]

Great interview of two great bipoc men making waves in the industry as Peele the beginning of a beautiful thing! Can't wait to.see Monkey Man!

[owenarnold]

I was a runner on skins season 1. Dev Patel. Jack Thorne. Daniel Kaluuya. Kaya Scodelario. Nicholas done alright you know.

Including myself....

[mybiography]

Jordan Peele and Dev Patel Both are Legend!

[TerriKash-NEO]

I cannot wait to see this film. I am a huge fan of Dev Patel, and a huge fan of this particular genre when it is done well and around a good story.😊

[hdgnuje]

saw this last night and it was insane, absolutely amazing

[JimmyLasagnaa]

At the very end Jordan turns into “Not like these sons of my beaches across the street!” 😂

[mateofantasma]

Definitely going to see this one. And I want more from these two guys

[theegreatestever]

Jordan directed Get Out??? how the hell did I not see this before dammn this man is a genius
I am about to rewatch get out and I thought there is no way one of my favourite actors in the comedic genre did that movie...boy was I wrong

This should be an incredible conversation I am sure

[aquariosoul]

Few times I said to my son, I’m going to see this with or without you lol