Monkeypaw Productions Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

In case you missed the buzz out of SXSW, director/star Devl Patel (“The Green Knight”) and producer Jordan Peele (“Nope”) have joined forces for an original Mumbai-set action film, “Monkey Man” that will be released by Universal Pictures early next month. Following excellent reviews out of Austin (read ours here), Universal has unleashed a new trailer.

Despite being his most polarizing film to date, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” still a very respectable 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $171 million at the worldwide box office. Sure, that latter number is almost roughly $100 million less than the grosses of “Get Out” and “Us,” but given the current theatrical climate, it’s a big win.

Critics loved Nikyatu Jusu‘s “Nanny” at its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Now, moviegoers may see what all the fuss is about as the horror film hits limited theaters today.

including Daniel Kaluuya, who produces the film through his production company 59% and Issa Rae, who included it on her Short Film Sundays YouTube Channel.Though details are never formally addressed, the controversy surrounds allegations against Lee-Curtis brought forward by young men, who are all former congregants. Consequently, the couple is simultaneously in the process of settling with the plaintiffs as they plan their grand reopening.For writer and director Adamma as well as Adanne, the film’s producer, satire is their “sweet spot” and the duo has found it can be a good starting point to discuss hard topics. “I wanted it to be a specific type of satire,” Adamma told TheWrap.

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Studio Group has entered a new multi-year television overall deal with producer, director and Academy Award and Emmy award-winning writer Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, headed by President Win Rosenfeld.