If you’re feeling nostalgic for those Disney posters ofZac Efron, A24 is releasing some adult versions for your teen heart pining away forDev Patel’s gallant Sir Gawain inThe Green Knight. A24 is very aware of their influences, noting that the posters are “Medieval Times meets Tiger Beat,” the latter being a popular tween magazine in the 2000s. The new posters highlight Patel’s Sir Gawain inElla Enchanted-fashion, with some broody and saucy pics in various knits and period garb. Even if directorDavid Lowery’s typical slow-pacing and enigmatic plotting don’t connect with every viewer, audiences of every age can agree that Patel does indeed deserve his own “hot knight centerfolds.”
Patel stars as Sir Gawain in Lowery’sThe Green Knight, an adaptation of the epic 14th-century poem ofSir Gawain and the Green Knight. Sir Gawan is King Arthur’s nephew who embarks on a quest given by the titular knight, a Treebeard-like creature. Patel is joined by an incredible cast includingAlicia Vikander,Joel Edgerton,Sarita Choudhury,Sean Harris,Kate Dickie,Barry Keoghan, andRalph Ineson.
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First reactions to the filmhave been very positive, indicating thatThe Green Knightcould even turn into a cult movie. Critics highlighted the beautiful visuals and eclectic story, as well as the fantastic performance of Patel’s Sir Gawain. Noting the hype around the upcoming “Summer of Dev,” A24 is capitalizing on the knight persona of Patel and his growing stardom. However, A24 stans and Patel groupies can get these posters for free, as they are printable 13.5" x 20" PDFs.
Patel is currently hard at work on his directorial debut, which he will also co-write and star.Monkey Manfollows a recently-released ex-con living in India who finds he has been institutionalized, as he struggles to fit into a modern world filled with greed and decaying moral and spiritual values. Patel is also attached toFlash Crash, a film about an outsider who was able to beat the stock market and make millions from his parents' home in London. Finally,he will star asSteve Banerjee, the founder of the all-male strip club Chippendales, inCraig Gillespie’s biopic.
But before that, be sure to download your free Patel posters from A24hereand check them out below.The Green Knighthits theaters on July 30.
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