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Orlando Bloom exits Priyanka Chopra survival thriller ‘Reset’
Orlando Bloom has exited the independent survival thriller 'Reset', where he was cast opposite Priyanka Chopra, just as the project entered production. According to TMZ, Bloom dropped out shortly before filming was…
Orlando Bloom has exited the independent survival thriller 'Reset', where he was cast opposite Priyanka Chopra, just as the project entered production. According to TMZ, Bloom dropped out shortly before filming was scheduled to begin, after being attached as co-star and co-producer through pre-production.
His departure has caused frustration among the crew because his involvement was considered key to securing financing and overseas distribution for the independent film. The filmmakers are now considering three potential replacements and aim to decide quickly to keep production on schedule. Chopra, who is also a producer on the film, is expected to have a say in selecting the new lead.
The film follows Chopra's character, a woman who wakes up in the wilderness with no memory and must trust a stranger who may not be who he seems. Chopra is currently wrapping up 'Varanasi' with director SS Rajamouli and star Mahesh Babu, a Rs 1,200 crore film slated for an April 2027 release.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Independent survival thrillers such as 'Reset' depend on a bankable male lead to secure financing and pre-sales in foreign territories, especially when a project lacks a major studio backer. The sudden exit of a name like Orlando Bloom, who was also a co-producer, can delay production and force the recasting of a role written for a specific actor. Priyanka Chopra's dual role as star and producer gives her unusual leverage in choosing the replacement, but the clock is tight: the film was set to begin filming. The three unnamed candidates being considered will determine whether the shoot stays on schedule or loses momentum. The makers have not announced a date for the replacement decision.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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