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Boyle also believed that the films lead, Dev Patel, would benefit from spending time in Mumbai before they started the recording of the film and Boyle also invited other actors to go to several other locations that they will need to get to grips with for the production of the film. Dev Patel felt the experience helped him build up a profile of the character outside the script as well as allowing him the chance to refine his accent and helping him understand what the lifestyle of the area and the local population helping the character build.