We spoke to the British actor. Himesh Patel On the release date of his exciting new movie, greedy peoplea new sci-fi film, full of laughter and blood-soaked violence. Patel has also been busy on the small screen, presenting a new, long-awaited series called Privilegewhich also stars Billy Magnussen. The series is inspired by a satirical legend. Armando Iannucci (Veep, the deeper part), and will satirize the superhero industrial complex by following a film crew as they attempt to produce another Marvel-style blockbuster.
“I had a great time making it, One of the best times I've ever had, really.“I’m so excited to be releasing it soon,” Himesh told MovieWeb. “Billy is fantastic. I think he’s an incredibly talented actor, and he’s so funny on the show. I can’t wait for people to see what he’s done.” Patel (best known in the UK for his 566 episodes of Iron Man) EastEndersand familiar to Black Mirror and Station eleven), In reality I've worked with the great Iannucci before, on a short-lived but funny HBO series. 5th StreetFrom their work on. PrivilegeHe added:
There are elements of my experience that were there. People who have worked in film and television will recognize it a lot. But also, people who are new to it will also enjoy the craziness of this experience and may be shocked when we tell them that it is largely accurate.
magnussen drives Privilege“It's basically like an office comedy, but,” he previously told Movieweb. It's what happens behind the scenes when superhero movies are made. So, all this crap is what happens in this stupid superhero movie industry.“The gift this project has given me is that it has made me laugh at myself again,” Magnussen added.
You just have fun. And the crew and the directors, we were able to laugh at ourselves again, because what we do is so ridiculous sometimes, especially in big superhero movies. [that] Very saturated.
Himesh Patel on Crashing the Plane for Christopher Nolan and Reuniting with Lily James
There was a big budget production that Patel worked on – which may have influenced his performance in Privilege – Christopher Nolan's amazing action thriller principle“, which was released during the COVID-19 pandemic and was re-released in IMAX this year.”I still pinch myself for having to do this in the first place.“Tell us.”[Nolan] “I think this movie is really different from other filmmakers working in this field, you know, in terms of the budget level. So it was exciting to be a part of it.”
I have so many memories, you know? I got to shoot on the Amalfi Coast. I got to crash a plane into a building… I got to do a great 360 degree shot with Rob. [Pattinson] And John David [Washington]It's just living the dream, really.
Now, Patel leads the charge in a talented squad with greedy people, “Which also features the charming actress Lily James as his wife – a fun little reunion of English artists.”We have worked very closely together. yesterdayThen we worked closely together on this.“I haven't been able to do that with other actors yet,” Patel said. “I've worked with actors before, but… this is, you know, two films we've done together. [that] “We work together a lot, we collaborate a lot. We get along really well. She's great, there was no doubt about that.”
Himesh plays a rookie cop in greedy people “The newly appointed partner is a corrupt but sometimes charming officer played hilariously by none other than Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The amazing thing about him as an actor is that he just plays the truth of the character he’s built,” Patel said.There are times when it's terrifying, you know, and there are times when it's evil and scary, and a little bit brutal. But there are moments when it's very funny.“.”
From Lionsgate, greedy people Now showing in theaters. Privilege It does not have a release date at this time.But watch this space for updates. In the meantime, you can check out the full video interview with Billy Magnussen below:
