Priyanka Chopra Jonas interview: On ‘The Bluff,’ swishing swords, and why she loves a challenge

Ahead of the release of her pirate thriller ‘The Bluff,’ actor and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas speaks about prepping to play a fierce fighter and a mother, how her craft has evolved, and being involved in production

“Formidable woman,” a character on The Bluff says, describing Ercell ‘Bloody Mary’ Bodden. At the helm of things in Prime Video’s latest swashbuckler action thriller, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has quite the task at hand.

As a former pirate who has to contend with her past when a gang of ruthless, bloodthirsty buccaneers invade her island, Priyanka’s Ercell wields a sword and a gun with equal ease, takes down the bad guys with precision, and is seemingly well-prepared for whatever bloody confrontations await, including a big one with Captain Connor (Karl Urban).

When the film’s first trailer dropped, fan comments could not help but draw Priyanka and Karl’s star characters from their respective shows, Quantico and The Boys. “The Butcher is hunting down Alex Parrish,” a cheeky comment read.

Cast member and producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends the world premiere of the film ‘The Bluff’ in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: MARIO ANZUONI

The Bluff, which Priyanka has co-produced alongside the Russo Brothers, was shot over two-and-a-half months in Australia following many weeks of training, the star reveals. “It was definitely a very physically demanding role. It required a lot of agility from me, and because it was a dramatic performance, you also needed my face in the camera because the story was still going forward,” she says.

Filming the extensive stunts, Priyanka says, involved a lot of focus and work. “You can get injured very easily. For instance, the house we shot in was very small. There was furniture, cameras, and a crew. There were a lot of bruises and splinters, but there was nothing serious, thank god,” she smiles.