Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Priyanka Chopra Stars in The Bluff
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is playing a pirate named Ercell Bodden, also known as Bloody Mary, in a new movie called The Bluff.
The movie is about a former pirate who used to be called 'Bloody Mary' and now lives a peaceful life with her child on an island.
She is attacked by her old crew for leaving them years ago.
The movie will be available to watch on Prime Video starting February 25, 2026.
It's directed by Frank E. Flowers and also stars Karl Urban.
The first pictures of Priyanka and Karl in their roles look very intense and bloody, which makes the movie seem exciting and adventurous.
Priyanka said they tried to make the pirates in the movie look like they did in real life, not like in other movies.
They filmed the movie in Australia but it is set in the Cayman Islands.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stars as Ercell Bodden, a former pirate known as Bloody Mary, in The Bluff.
The film co-stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Temuera Morrison, and is directed by Frank E. Flowers.
Set in the late 1800s in the Cayman Islands, the story revolves around Ercell Bodden protecting her family from her past.
The R-rated adventure will stream on Prime Video from February 25, 2026.
Priyanka described her character as a mother, protector, and pirate, aiming for a realistic portrayal of pirates.
- Who
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Ercell Bodden (Bloody Mary), Karl Urban as Captain Connor, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison
- What
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas stars in The Bluff as a former pirate seeking a peaceful life
- When
- February 25, 2026
- Where
- Cayman Islands, streaming on Prime Video
- Why
- To portray a former pirate protecting her family from her past
Realistic Pirate Portrayal
Fictional Pirate Portrayal
Pirate Representation
Realistic Pirate Portrayal
The film aims to portray pirates realistically, based on historical research, such as the life of Grace O'Malley.
Fictional Pirate Portrayal
Avoids recreating popular fictional portrayals like Pirates of the Caribbean.
- Actor
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Character
- Ercell Bodden (Bloody Mary)
- Co-stars
- Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, Temuera Morrison
- Director
- Frank E. Flowers
- Release Date
- February 25, 2026
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Setting
- Late 1800s, Cayman Islands
- Production Company
- Amazon MGM Studios, AGBO
- Filming Location
- Australia
Sources
The Bluff: Priyanka Chopra's 'Brutal, Bloody' Pirate Look From R-Rated Prime Video Adventure Out
The Bluff: Priyanka Chopra Wields Rifles In Blood-Soaked Clothes, Takes On Pirate Avatar In New Posters
The Bluff: Priyanka Chopra Channels 'Bloody Mary' As She Fights Karl Urban In First Look
Priyanka Chopra goes full pirate warrior in ‘The Bluff’; first look teases brutal showdown with Karl Urban
Priyanka Chopra is a mother fighting to protect her family in The Bluff, shares first look; Nick Jonas ‘can’t wait’ for the world to see it
The Bluff: Priyanka Chopra's fierce pirate look in a brutal face-off with Karl Urban
The Bluff First Look: Priyanka Chopra As 'Pirate Bloody Mary' Fights Off Karl Urban, Fans Scream 'Epic'
Priyanka Chopra to play ‘mother, protector, pirate’ Bloody Mary in ‘The Bluff’ - Telegraph India
Priyanka Chopra's Fierce Pirate Avatar From The Bluff Out, Nick Jonas Calls Her 'Incredible'
Priyanka Chopra’s The Bluff Set for February 25 Premiere on Prime Video
