The Bluff (upcoming film)

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.

The Bluff
Directed by	Frank E. Flowers
Written by	Joe Ballarini Frank E. Flowers
Produced by	Joe Russo Anthony Russo Angela Russo-Otstot Michael Disco Priyanka Chopra Cisely Saldana Mariel Saldana
Starring	Priyanka Chopra Karl Urban Ismael Cruz Córdova Safia Oakley-Green Temuera Morrison
Cinematography	Greg Baldi
Music by	Henry Jackman
Production companies	AGBO Cinestar Pictures Big Indie Pictures Purple Pebble Pictures
Distributed by	Amazon MGM Studios
Countries	United States India
Language	English

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
• Ronnie James Hughes
• Max McVeigh
• Harry Reid
• Liam Bunting

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.^[1]

In January 2024, Priyanka Chopra signed on to replace Saldaña in the lead role,^[2] though Saldaña remained on the project as an executive producer.^[3] In March 2024, Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights and Karl Urban joined the cast.^[3] In May, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo joined the cast in undisclosed roles.^[4][5] In August 2024, Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe joined the cast.^[6]

Filming

Principal photography began in June 2024 in Australia and wrapped in early August 2024.^[3][7][8]

Music

Henry Jackman had composed the score for the film.^[9]