Now Reading: Priyanka Chopra, Russell Crowe to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller Bluefly
-
01
Priyanka Chopra, Russell Crowe to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller Bluefly
Priyanka Chopra has announced Bluefly, a sci-fi action thriller starring her opposite Russell Crowe. Nimród Antal, who directed Predators, will direct the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting on Australia’s Gold…
The Story in Brief
Priyanka Chopra has announced Bluefly, a sci-fi action thriller starring her opposite Russell Crowe. Nimród Antal, who directed Predators, will direct the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting on Australia’s Gold Coast later this year, Times Now reports. Chopra and Crowe’s characters have not been disclosed.
According to Deadline, Bluefly follows a grieving UN translator drawn into a black-ops mission in the Congo to recover a downed aircraft that should not exist. A special operations team travelling through militia-held territory discovers that the mission may not be about bringing the craft back. David Frigerio, William Eubank and Carlyle Eubank are credited as co-writers. Chopra is also set to appear in SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, due in April 2027.
The Indian Opinion
The familiar Bollywood-to-Hollywood success story may invite inflated claims about a global takeover, while dismissal of Bluefly as another generic action film is equally premature. The project has a known director, two established leads and a clear science-fiction premise, but its appeal will depend on the script and execution. The useful test is simple: whether Bluefly announces a release date and delivers a trailer that shows Chopra’s character has real agency, not just top billing.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
