{
  "id": 3424167,
  "title": "Priyanka Chopra's Reset in trouble as Orlando Bloom exits days before shoot, makers hunt for replacement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/priyanka-chopras-reset-in-trouble-as-orlando-bloom-exits-days-before",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:17:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopras-reset-in-trouble-as-orlando-bloom-exits-days-before-shoot-makers-hunt-for-replacement-1.500652458"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Priyanka Chopra's Hollywood thriller \"Reset\" is facing a sudden setback, as co-star Orlando Bloom has unexpectedly exited the production days before filming commenced. The reasons behind Bloom's abrupt departure are currently unknown. Set to be penned by Jordan Rawlins, \"Reset\" is a survival thriller about a woman who awakens in the wilderness with no recollection of her past. She must rely on a mysterious man with whom she forms an uncertain bond. Bloom was initially cast in this enigmatic role before his exit. Sources reveal that the production team is actively seeking a replacement, with three actors reportedly on the shortlist. Priyanka Chopra is expected to be consulted before the final casting decision. The film's prospects are now uncertain, as Bloom's global fame and Chopra's star power were instrumental in securing international distribution for the indie project. Filmmaker Matt Smukler had previously praised the chemistry between Chopra and Bloom, stating that they seamlessly portrayed tension and desire. Apart from \"Reset,\" Priyanka Chopra has a busy calendar ahead. She will star in the comedy \"Judgment Day\" alongside Will Ferrell, Zac Efron, and Regina Hall. In addition, she will portray painter Amrita Sher-Gil in Mira Nair's biographical drama \"Amri\" and appear in SS Rajamouli's \"Varanasi\" alongside Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Chopra's recent Hollywood credits include the romantic comedy \"Love Again\" (2023), the spy series \"Citadel\" (directed by the Russo Brothers), the 2025 action film \"Heads of State,\" and the Prime Video thriller \"The Bluff,\" which she starred in and produced. Chopra has also recently joined forces with actor Kevin Jonas on a sci-fi thriller called \"Bluefly.\"",
  "summary": "Priyanka Chopra's upcoming Hollywood thriller Reset is facing an ironic twist of fate, the project itself may need one. Orlando Bloom, who was set to co-star alongside Chopra and also serve as an executive producer, has reportedly walked away from the film just before cameras were due to roll. What prompted his sudden departure remains unclear. Priyanka Chopra unveils ‘Empress’ biography on…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Priyanka Chopra looks for a new co-star as Orlando Bloom exits Reset days before filming",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/priyanka-chopra-looks-for-a-new-co-star-as-orlando-bloom-exits-reset",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}