Priyanka Chopra Jonas has addressed questions about her participation in thrilling action scenes of the upcoming Prime Video release, The Bluff, explaining her careful approach to stunt safety. The actor shared why she refrained from performing many of the riskiest stunts during filming and how this decision was rooted in protecting herself and others on set.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Relied on a Stunt Double for Risky Scenes
During a discussion with Variety, Chopra Jonas revealed that she did not personally carry out several hazardous stunts in The Bluff. On the red carpet, she stated,
“There were a couple of shots for which I had to lean on my stunt double. She had to do those three or four dangerous shots, like face going into glass and stuff like that.”
She emphasized that these particular scenes required specialized skill and were performed by her double for safety reasons.
Chopra Jonas further clarified that she never pushed to do these extreme stunts herself. She explained,
“I didn’t say that; they wouldn’t let me. I’m not a hero. I go to work to do my job. I don’t want anyone to get hurt, including myself.”
This highlights that decisions on who carried out which stunts were made with clear safety protocols, prioritizing well-being on set above all.
Choosing Safety Over Risk in Action Scenes
Reflecting on the physical requirements of the film, Chopra Jonas noted the importance of her emotional expressions during intense moments. She shared,
“This is a dramatic movie; it requires my face in the camera when stuff is happening. That’s how you feel the pain and the horror of what is going through. So I did whatever was safe.”
This underlines her commitment to delivering authentic performances without compromising on safety standards during production.
The Film’s Setting and Collaborative Team
The Bluff is set against the rich cultural and historical backdrop of the Cayman Islands, telling the story of a former pirate wrestling with his violent past. Chopra Jonas stars as Ercell Bloody Mary Bodden, a character striving for a peaceful life with her family despite the turmoil that resurfaces. The film is slated for release on February 25 via Prime Video.
The screenplay was co-written by Joe Ballarini and Frank E. Flowers. This project marks Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s second collaboration with Joe Ballarini and director Anthony Russo, following their previous work on Citadel for Amazon Prime Video in 2023. The cast also includes Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Safia Oakley-Green, who bring depth to the film’s ensemble.
Implications for Priyanka Chopra’s Future Roles
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s decision to delegate dangerous stunts to professionals reflects growing awareness in the industry about stunt safety and responsible filmmaking. Her pragmatic approach portrays an actor balancing artistic demands with personal and crew well-being. This stance may encourage similar practices for action sequences in future productions, ensuring that actors focus on authentic performances while experts handle physical risks.
#PriyankaChopraJonas says she didn’t perform many of the more dangerous stunts in “The Bluff”: “They wouldn’t let me.”
“I’m not a hero. I go to work to do my job. I don’t want anyone to get hurt, including myself.”
Read last week’s Variety cover story on Chopra Jonas:… pic.twitter.com/2c6EnfubHE
— Variety (@Variety) February 18, 2026
