Daniel MacPherson has joined Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Russell Crowe in the upcoming science-fiction action thriller ‘Bluefly’. The actor will reunite with Crowe after sharing screen space with him in ‘Beast’. Nimród Antal, known for directing ‘Predators’, will helm the project. The film is set in the Congo, although its principal photography will take place on Australia’s Gold Coast.According to Variety, Daniel MacPherson will play Dugan, a Special Forces soldier shaped by years of combat experience. His character joins the film’s two leads in a dangerous mission involving a mysterious aircraft that has crashed.In detail, Daniel MacPherson’s character, Dugan, is described as a military veteran hardened by years of service in combat zones. He becomes part of the operation at the center of the film’s story. Further details about the character’s involvement in the mission have not been revealed.The casting also reunites Daniel MacPherson with Russell Crowe following their appearance in ‘Beast’, a mixed martial arts action film. David Frigerio, who wrote ‘Beast’, is returning to work with the actor on ‘Bluefly’.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays a United Nations translator
The story follows a United Nations translator portrayed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Her character is dealing with a personal loss when circumstances draw her into a secret operation. The mission involves retrieving an enigmatic aircraft that has crashed in the Congo.Russell Crowe is also among the film’s leading actors, although details about his character remain under wraps. The combination of a covert military operation, an aircraft recovery mission and a challenging location forms the central premise of the thriller.
Nimród Antal directs the science-fiction action thriller
Nimród Antal will direct ‘Bluefly’, bringing his experience from projects such as ‘Predators’ to the production. The screenplay is credited to David Frigerio, William Eubank and Carlyle Eubank. William Eubank previously directed ‘Underwater’, while Carlyle Eubank’s credits include ‘Muzzle’.The film’s narrative is based in the Congo, but the production team is preparing to shoot on Australia’s Gold Coast. Principal photography is expected to begin shortly. The makers have yet to announce a release date or reveal the complete supporting cast.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has ‘Varanasi’ and ‘Ventilator 2’ lined up
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has several other projects in the pipeline across Hollywood and Indian cinema. She will appear in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’, a science-fiction and time-travel adventure featuring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027.The actress is also associated with ‘Ventilator 2’, a Marathi-language sequel. Rajesh Mapuskar is writing and directing the film, which is planned for a 2027 release.