Popcorn With Peter Travers Season 9 Episode 44 Dev Patel Says He Struggled to Find Roles After 'Slumdog Millionaire'

In this episode of Popcorn With Peter Travers, Peter sits down with Dev Patel to discuss his career in Hollywood. Dev reflects back on his breakout role in the blockbuster hit Slumdog Millionaire and how it affected his career trajectory. He reveals that after the film's success, he struggled to find roles that weren't stereotypical or typecast. It wasn't until his role in Lion that he felt like he was finally breaking free from that label.

Peter and Dev also discuss his other notable roles in films such as The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Man Who Knew Infinity, and Hotel Mumbai. Dev shares his process for immersing himself in a character and how he approaches his craft as an actor. He also touches on the impact that the #MeToo movement has had on the industry and how it's creating a safer work environment for everyone.

Throughout the episode, Peter and Dev share a great rapport and their conversation is both insightful and entertaining. Fans of Dev's work will not want to miss this episode as he gives a candid look into his life as an actor and how he's navigated the complex landscape of Hollywood.