Question 1

What injuries did Dev Patel sustain while filming Monkey Man?

Accepted Answer

Dev Patel suffered a broken hand, two broken toes, a torn shoulder, and an eye infection during filming.

Question 2

Why were some scenes in Monkey Man filmed with GoPros and iPhones?

Accepted Answer

Due to budget cuts, multiple shots were filmed with GoPros and iPhones.

Question 3

What martial arts background does Dev Patel have?

Accepted Answer

Dev Patel began training in Taekwondo at age 10 and earned a 1st dan black belt in March 2006 when he was 16.

Question 4

Where was Monkey Man originally planned to film, and where did it end up shooting?

Accepted Answer

Originally meant to shoot in India in early 2020, production was delayed by COVID-19 and it ended up filming in Indonesia in early 2021.

Question 5

What inspired Dev Patel in creating Monkey Man?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by Dev Patel's love of Bruce Lee movies, Korean movies, Bollywood titles, and tales his grandfather told him as a child.

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