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A cool ‘Dev’elopement! David Lowery reveals he learnt a lot from Dev Patel while making The Green Knight

Starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, and Joel Edgerton among others, The Green Knight, released in India by PVR Pictures, arrives in cinemas on the 27th August 2021.

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Dev Patel in The Green Knight

The Green Knight has been fetching thunderous applause globally, with equal praise being showered on the powerful performances and the film’s stunning imagery. Based on the epic 14th century poem, the Dev Patel starrer takes us on a vivid and magical journey while unravelling the legend of Sir Gawain, a brash but brave soul who is destined to face the mythical “Green Knight”.

Talking about weaving a present-day essence into the film, director David Lowery says, “I was writing it with a modern context in mind, trying to make themes that were so relevant in the 14th century, equally relevant to a modern audience. I was trying to find a way to take, what I do think are timeless themes, and re-contextualise them”.

The “Pete’s Dragon” filmmaker genuinely feels the Arthurian story stands the test of time, “I do think honour and integrity are worthy of consideration at any time period, and especially right now”.

On lead actor Dev Patel’s fantastic transformation into Sir Gawain, David adds, “I learned from him something I learned from almost every actor, which is to trust them. When an actor is invested as much as Dev was invested in this role, their conviction is more important.”

If early reviews are anything to go by, The Green Knight is a superbly crafted fantasy drama laced with epic set pieces and an important message about morals and duty. Starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, and Joel Edgerton among others, The Green Knight, released in India by PVR Pictures, arrives in cinemas on the 27th August 2021.

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