The Bluff (upcoming film)
{{Short description|American action film}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Bluff
| image =
| caption =
| director = Frank E. Flowers
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- Russo brothers
- Angela Russo-Otstot
- Michael Disco
- Priyanka Chopra
- Cisely Saldana
- Mariel Saldana
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Joe Ballarini
- Frank E. Flowers
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Priyanka Chopra
- Karl Urban
- Ismael Cruz Córdova
- Safia Oakley-Green
- Temuera Morrison
}}
| music =
| cinematography = Greg Baldi
| editing =
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
}}
| distributor = Amazon MGM Studios
| released =
| runtime =
| country = {{Plainlist|
- United States
- India
}}
| language = English
| budget =
}}
The Bluff is an upcoming swashbuckler action drama film directed by Frank E. Flowers, written by Flowers and Joe Ballarini, and starring Priyanka Chopra, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Temuera Morrison.
==Premise==
In 19th century Caribbean, a former female pirate (Chopra) must protect her family when her past catches up to her.
Cast
- Priyanka Chopra
- Karl Urban
- Ismael Cruz Córdova
- Safia Oakley-Green
- Vedanten Naidoo
- Temuera Morrison
- Zack Morris
- David Field
- Pacharo Mzembe
- Gideon Mzembe
- Max McVeigh
- Harry Reid
- Ronnie James Hughes
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.{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2021/02/zoe-saldana-bluff-frank-flowers-netflix-revenge-movie-vicious-pirates-in-caribbean-1234699300/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=1 March 2024|title= Netflix Lands 'The Bluff', With Zoe Saldana Battling Pirates in 1800s Caribbean; Frank E. Flowers Directs|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=February 23, 2021}}
In January 2024, Priyanka Chopra signed on to replace Saldaña in the lead role,{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/priyanka-chopra-hollywood-film-the-bluff-russo-brothers-zoe-saldana-9124993/lite/|website=Indian Express|accessdate=1 March 2024|date=24 January 2024|title= Priyanka Chopra's next Hollywood film The Bluff to be produced by the Russo Brothers, casting call reveals she has replaced Zoe Saldana}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/priyanka-chopra-jonas-karl-urban-the-bluff-1235843390/|title=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|date=1 March 2024|accessdate=1 March 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro}} In May, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo joined the cast in undisclosed roles.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-bluff-movie-casts-ismael-cruz-cordova-safia-oakley-green-more-1235901686/|title=Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green & Vedanten Naidoo Join Amazon MGM's 'The Bluff'|date=May 2, 2024|accessdate=May 2, 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Matt|last=Grobar}}{{cite web | url=https://productionlist.com/production/the-bluff/ | title=The Bluff | date=April 22, 2024 }} In August 2024, Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe joined the cast.[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)]
=Filming=
Principal photography began in June 2024 in Australia and wrapped in early August 2024.{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/wrap-priyanka-chopra-jonas-hollywood-film-the-bluff-actor-celebrates-salman-khan-hit-track-mother-watch-9494885/|website=Indian Express|accessdate=5 June 2024|title= It's a wrap for Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Hollywood film The Bluff; actor celebrates by grooving to Salman Khan's hit track
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{IMDb title|14181714}}
{{Anthony and Joe Russo}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bluff}}
Category:2020s English-language films
Category:Amazon MGM Studios films
Category:American swashbuckler films
Category:American action drama films
Category:Indian swashbuckler films
Category:Indian action drama films
Category:Films produced by Anthony and Joe Russo
Category:Films set in the 19th century
Category:Films set in the Caribbean