The Bluff (upcoming film) explained
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.
Premise
In the Caribbean during the 19th century, a former female pirate (Chopra Jonas) must protect her family when her past catches up to her.
Cast
Production
In 2021, it was announced that Frank E. Flowers would direct The Bluff, written by Joe Ballarini and Flowers, and to star Zoe Saldaña in the lead role. Netflix would distribute.[1]
In January 2024, Priyanka Chopra Jonas signed on to replace Zoe Saldaña in the lead role,[2] though Saldaña remained on the project as an executive producer. In March 2024, Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights and Karl Urban joined the cast.[3] In May, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo joined the cast in undisclosed roles.[4] [5] In August 2024, Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe joined the cast.[6]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2024 in Australia and wrapped in early August 2024.[7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Netflix Lands ‘The Bluff’, With Zoe Saldana Battling Pirates in 1800s Caribbean; Frank E. Flowers Directs. Deadline Hollywood. 1 March 2024. Mike. Fleming Jr. February 23, 2021.
- Web site: 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. 1 March 2024. 24 January 2024.
- Web site: 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. 1 March 2024. 1 March 2024. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro.
- Web site: Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green & Vedanten Naidoo Join Amazon MGM’s ‘The Bluff’. May 2, 2024. May 2, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. Matt. Grobar.
- https://productionlist.com/production/the-bluff/
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-bluff-temuera-morrison-zack-morris-priyanka-chopra-jonas-1235978567/ Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris Join Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Amazon MGM’s ‘The Bluff’ (Exclusive)
- Web site: It’s a wrap for Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Hollywood film The Bluff; actor celebrates by grooving to Salman Khan’s hit track. Indian Express. 5 June 2024. 4 August 2024.
- Web site: People. 5 June 2024. Priyanka Chopra Has Sweet Bring Your Daughter to Work Day with Malti, 2, in Movie Makeup Trailer . Gabrielle. Rockson. 5 June 2024.