Priyanka Chopra Jonas is adding another major international project to her expanding Hollywood slate. The global Indian star is set to headline the upcoming science-fiction action thriller Bluefly alongside Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe.
Bluefly will mark the first time Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Russell Crowe share the screen. The film is being directed by Nimród Antal, known for Predators and his work on Stranger Things. Principal photography is scheduled to begin later this year on Australia's Gold Coast.
The project is expected to be officially introduced to international buyers at the Toronto International Film Festival market, with Highland Film Group handling worldwide sales.
The film follows a grieving United Nations translator who becomes involved in a secret black-ops mission in the Congo. The team is tasked with recovering a mysterious aircraft that seemingly should not exist.
As the operation moves deeper into militia-controlled territory, the mission takes an increasingly dangerous turn. What begins as a recovery operation develops into a fight for survival as the team discovers the truth surrounding the mysterious aircraft.
The announcement comes at an exciting time for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who continues to build a diverse international filmography. Her recent Hollywood work has included action-oriented projects, and Bluefly adds another ambitious genre film to her growing slate.
For Russell Crowe, the film is another addition to a busy run of projects following his recent work in Nuremberg and upcoming titles including Highlander.
With Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Russell Crowe leading the cast, Nimród Antal behind the camera and a high-concept sci-fi story at its centre, Bluefly is shaping up as one of Priyanka's more intriguing upcoming international projects.