{
  "id": 242283,
  "title": "Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in Hollywood sci-fi action thriller 'Bluefly'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/priyanka-chopra-joins-russell-crowe-in-hollywood-sci-fi-action",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-06T23:04:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/priyanka-chopra-joins-russell-crowe-in-sci-fi-action-thriller-bluefly-actress-says-onto-the-next/articleshow/133017764.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Priyanka Chopra has announced her upcoming role in the sci-fi action thriller 'Bluefly', alongside Russell Crowe. The film is set to be directed by Nimrod Antal, known for 'Predators', and will see Chopra play a UN translator who gets entangled in a black-ops mission in the Congo. As the story unfolds, the recovery of a downed aircraft takes a dangerous turn, revealing that it shouldn't have been brought back to Earth. Crowe and Chopra's roles have yet to be revealed. Highland Film Group CEO Arianne Fraser praised the casting, stating that the duo will \"ignite the screen\" in this high-stakes, complex thriller. Director Antal expressed his excitement, describing 'Bluefly' as an intense, character-driven film with a bold science-fiction premise. This will be Chopra's latest Hollywood project, following her thriller 'Reset' with Orlando Bloom in May. Meanwhile, Chopra has been in India to complete the final shoots for her time-travel epic 'Varanasi', which is set for release in April 2027.",
  "summary": "Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced her next Hollywood venture, a sci-fi action thriller. She will star opposite Russell Crowe in the film titled 'Bluefly'. The movie's plot involves a deep Congo mission to recover a mysterious downed aircraft. This project marks another significant international role for the acclaimed Indian actress. 'Bluefly' is scheduled for production and release in the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in 'Bluefly'",
    "Film directed by Nimrod Antal, UN translator's story",
    "Highland Film Group praises casting to \"ignite the screen\""
  ],
  "editors_take": "Priyanka Chopra's addition to 'Bluefly' alongside Russell Crowe sets up a high-profile Hollywood pairing, marking another step in her expanding sci-fi and action film portfolio.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}