The Bluff (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Frank E. Flowers |
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| Cinematography | Greg Baldi |
| Edited by | Lisa Lassek |
| Music by | Henry Jackman |
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| Distributed by | Amazon MGM Studios (via Prime Video) |
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Running time | 101 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
The Bluff is an upcoming swashbuckler action thriller 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. It is produced by AGBO, Cinestar Pictures, and Purple Pebble Pictures. It will be released on Amazon Prime Video on February 25, 2026.
Premise
In the late 19th century Caribbean, a former pirate must protect her family when her past catches up with her.
Cast
- Priyanka Chopra as Ercell Bodden, former pirate
- Karl Urban as Captain Connor, a pirate with a deep rooted grudge against Ercell
- Ismael Cruz Córdova as T.H. Bodden, Ercell's husband
- Safia Oakley-Green as Elizabeth Bodden, Ercell's sister-in-law
- Vedanten Naidoo as Isaac, Ercell's son
- Temuera Morrison as Lee, a Quartermaster and Connor's second in command
- Zack Morris
- David Field
- Pacharo Mzembe
- Gideon Mzembe
- Ronnie James Hughes
- Max McVeigh
- Harry Reid
- Liam Bunting
Production
In February 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.[2]
In January 2024, Priyanka Chopra signed on to replace Saldaña in the lead role,[3] though Saldaña remained on the project as an executive producer.[4] In March 2024, Amazon MGM Studios acquired distribution rights and Karl Urban joined the cast.[4] In May, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green and Vedanten Naidoo joined the cast.[5][6] In August 2024, Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe joined the cast.[7]
The film is produced by Chopra, the Russo brothers, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco, Cisely Saldana, and Mariel Saldana, and executive produced by Flowers, Ballarini, Zoe Saldana, Chris Castaldi, Ari Costa, Kassee Whiting, and Thorsten Schumacher.[7]
Filming
Principal photography began in June 2024 in Australia and concluded in early August 2024.[4][8][9] Though it was filmed in Australia, the film is set in the Cayman Islands.[10]
Music
Henry Jackman composed the score for the film.[11]
Release
The Bluff is scheduled to be released on Amazon Prime Video on February 25, 2026.[12]
References
- ^ "The Bluff". Amazon MGM Studios. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (February 23, 2021). "Netflix Lands 'The Bluff', With Zoe Saldana Battling Pirates in 1800s Caribbean; Frank E. Flowers Directs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Priyanka Chopra's next Hollywood film The Bluff to be produced by the Russo Brothers, casting call reveals she has replaced Zoe Saldana". Indian Express. January 24, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 1, 2024). "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". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 2, 2024). "Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green & Vedanten Naidoo Join Amazon MGM's 'The Bluff'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 2, 2024.
- ^ "The Bluff". April 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Temuera Morrison, Zack Morris Join Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Amazon MGM's ‘The Bluff’ (Exclusive)
- ^ "It's a wrap for Priyanka Chopra Jonas' Hollywood film The Bluff; actor celebrates by grooving to Salman Khan's hit track". Indian Express. August 4, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Rockson, Gabrielle (June 5, 2024). "Priyanka Chopra Has Sweet Bring Your Daughter to Work Day with Malti, 2, in Movie Makeup Trailer". People. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Dale, Martin (December 11, 2024). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas Talks 'Citadel' Season 2, Swashbuckler Pic 'The Bluff' and New Projects From Purple Pebble Pictures". Variety. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Henry Jackman Resume" (PDF). Kraft Engel. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Breznican, Anthony (January 7, 2026). "Esquire First Look: The Bluff, a Brutal Pirate Film That Goes for a Hard-R Rating". Esquire. Retrieved January 7, 2026.