Full Breakdown
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Orlando Bloom Join Survival Thriller “Reset”
5/6/2026, 11:22:34 PM
Casting and Production Launch
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Orlando Bloom have been confirmed as the leads in *Reset*, a survival thriller directed by Matt Smukler. The screenplay, written by Jordan Rawlins, is set to begin principal photography in August 2026. Fortitude International is financing the film, and international sales will be presented at the Marché du Film in Cannes.
Premise and Creative Team
*Reset* follows a woman who awakens in a remote wilderness with no memory of how she arrived, forced to rely on a charismatic stranger whose true motives are unclear. Director Smukler, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, previously earned recognition for the Sundance Grand Jury-nominated *Finders Keepers* and the documentary-turned-feature *Wildflower*. Rawlins, a former stuntman and professional poker player, penned the script.
Principal Talent and Production Team
Chopra Jonas, an actress-producer whose recent projects include the #1 Prime Video film *The Bluff* and the Oscar-nominated *The White Tiger*, leads the cast. Bloom, known for *The Cut* and the Critics’ Choice-nominated *Deep Cover*, co-stars. The film is produced by Jon and Erich Hoeber (Fratricidal Films), Michael Lazarovitch (Chemically Altered), Matthew Rhodes (Rhodes Entertainment), Chopra Jonas’ Purple Pebble Pictures, and Bloom’s Amazing Owl, with Nadine de Barros as executive producer.
Production Timeline
The casting was announced in May 2026. Principal photography begins in August 2026, and the film’s international sales will be launched at Cannes’ Marché du Film the same month. North American rights are being handled by UTA and WME Independent.
Prior Successes and Market Implications
Chopra Jonas’ *The Bluff* topped Prime Video worldwide, while *Heads of State* logged over 75 million views. Bloom’s *Deep Cover* earned a Critics’ Choice Television Awards nomination, and *The Cut* received strong reviews. Their combined star power and the Cannes sales push position *Reset* for broad global distribution and cross-border financing.
Official Statements
Director Smukler said the casting was chosen to balance attraction and mistrust, highlighting the leads’ ability to convey both emotions. Producers Jon and Erich Hoeber praised the script’s blend of survival, romance, suspense and deceit, noting their excitement about the collaboration.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was looking for a pairing where attraction and mistrust could effortlessly coexist. Priyanka and Orlando have this uncanny ability to make you believe both at once. Their chemistry is undeniable.” — Matt Smukler, Director
- “Jordan Rawlins and Matt Smukler have created a gripping story of survival, romance, suspense, and deceit, replete with shocking twists, and we’re thrilled to have partnered with Priyanka and Orlando to bring it to the screen.” — Jon Hoeber & Erich Hoeber, Producers
Upcoming Distribution
After Cannes, *Reset* will seek theatrical and streaming partners worldwide. Negotiations for North American distribution are ongoing with UTA and WME Independent. The film’s release will be supported by the leads’ promotion of their other projects, maintaining visibility ahead of the launch.
