Actor Priyanka Chopra is adding another Hollywood comedy to her lineup. The actor is reuniting with her Baywatch co-star Zac Efron in Nicholas Stoller’s upcoming comedy for Amazon MGM Studios. The film also features Michael Peña and Will Ferrell.
According to Hollywood Reporter, the film also stars Regina Hall, Jimmy Tatro and Billy Eichner. Nicholas is helming the film from his own script. With the project, he is reuniting with the studio behind his recent feature 'You’re Cordially Invited' which starred Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon.
The film was previously titled Judgment Day. It focuses on a young convict (Zac Efron) who gets out of prison and takes an unscripted TV courtroom hostage because he is convinced that the judge (Will Ferrell) delivered a ruling that destroyed his life.
The roles of Priyanka and Michael in the upcoming comedy film are currently under wraps, with details remaining tightly sealed. Priyanka confirmed her involvement in the project by sharing a sneak peek of the casting announcement on her Instagram stories, generating buzz among fans.
Meanwhile, Priyanka has been busy with the shoot of her next film with director SS Rajamouli. Several other exciting projects lined up for the actress, including 'Heads of State' alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. She will also be seen in a role as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff'. Fans will also see Priyanka in the web series 'Citadel 2'.