The Bluff is an upcoming American swashbuckler drama film co-written by Frank E. Flowers and Joe Ballarini with Flowers also directing. It stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo.
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Directed by | Frank E. Flowers |
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Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
editIn the Caribbean during the 19th century, a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) must protect her family when her past catches up to her.
Cast
edit- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Karl Urban
- Ismael Cruz Córdova
- Safia Oakley-Green
- Vedanten Naidoo
Production
editDevelopment
editThe film has a screenplay written by Frank E. Flowers and Joe Ballarini and was announced in 2021 as a production for Netflix with Zoe Saldaña in the lead role.[1]
Reports in January 2024 suggested Priyanka Chopra Jonas replaced Zoe Saldaña in the lead role,[2] though Saldaña remained on the project as an executive producer.[3] Producers on the film reported in March 2024, with the film being made for Amazon Prime Video include Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and Michael Disco for AGBO, with Cinestar Pictures’ Cisely Saldana and Mariel Saldana as well as Priyanka Chopra Jonas who also stars. Karl Urban was reportedly in talks to star in March 2024.[3] In May, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[4][5]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began in June 2024 in Australia and wrapped in early August 2024.[3][6][7]
References
edit- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 23, 2021). "Netflix Lands 'The Bluff', With Zoe Saldana Battling Pirates in 1800s Caribbean; Frank E. Flowers Directs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra's next Hollywood film The Bluff to be produced by the Russo Brothers, casting call reveals she has replaced Zoe Saldana". Indian Express. January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 1, 2024). "Amazon MGM Studios & AGBO Set 'The Bluff' With Priyanka Chopra Jonas Starring, 'Bob Marley: One Love's Frank E. Flowers Directing; Karl Urban In Talks To Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2024). "Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green & Vedanten Naidoo Join Amazon MGM's 'The Bluff'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ https://productionlist.com/production/the-bluff/
- ^ "It's a wrap for Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Hollywood film The Bluff; actor celebrates by grooving to Salman Khan's hit track". Indian Express. August 4, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Rockson, Gabrielle (June 5, 2024). "Priyanka Chopra Has Sweet Bring Your Daughter to Work Day with Malti, 2, in Movie Makeup Trailer". People. Retrieved June 5, 2024.