Dev Patel

Dev Patel has been roped in to headline and executive produce limited series The Key Man based on true events. The actor is on board to play disgraced financier Arif Naqvi. The Key Man is based on last year’s bestselling novel of the same name by WSJ reporters Simon Clark and Will Louch.

Dev Patel to star in and executive produce limited series adaptation The Key Man based on true events

According to Deadline, the series adaptation chronicles Arif Naqvi (Patel), a charismatic Pakistani businessman who was the founder of Dubai-based private-equity firm Abraaj. Brilliant and inspirational, Naqvi became a global sensation as he built a billion-dollar empire persuading the global elite and titans of industry that the improbable key to solving poverty, hunger and political unrest is through his highly profitable investments.

“Enmeshed in the world of Popes, presidents, and profits, Arif’s empire came crashing down when his false promises proved to have severe consequences,” the outlet further shares. Besides starring, Patel executive produces alongside Scott Delman and Florence Sloan. Set in the Middle East, the project hails from Miramax Television as a part of the company’s increased international focus.

On the work front, Patel first gained widespread recognition through his starring role in Slumdog Millionaire. He is also making his directorial debut with the upcoming Netflix feature Monkey Man, which he also co-wrote and stars in.

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