Joe Russo On Priyanka Chopra’s Enthusiasm For Action Sequences: ‘She’s Like A Female Tom Cruise’
etcanada.comPriyanka Chopra is packing an authentic punch in her new series “Citadel”. Series creators and brothers Anthony and Joe Russo recently spoke with ET Canada’s Sangita Patel where they discussed how Chopra’s penchant for action while shooting Season 1 of the new spy series elevated the show to a more intense viewing experience.
The Russo brothers, known for directing box office mega smashes like “Avengers: End Game”, said it was “amazing” to work with Chopra in their latest directorial project.
Anthony explained how Chopra, who plays Nadia Sinh, a spy who has had her memory wiped in the series, wasn’t initially involved in the show.
However, once the brothers added her to the series, Anthony says adding her to the script made “ideas way bigger and way better.” READ MORE: Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Share Adorable Photos Of Daughter Malti Marie’s 1st Easter When asked if they’ve ever seen Chopra in any of her Bollywood action films, Joe gave her the highly complimentary title of “the female Tom Cruise.” “I don’t know if I’ve ever worked with an actor as enthusiastic, like she’s the female Tom Cruise, you know, it’s like she is so engaged physically,” began Joe. READ MORE: Priyanka Chopra Shares Adorable Pics Of Daughter Malti Marie’s First Trip To India “There is this stunt in the show where her character is in a restaurant fight and gets thrown from table to table by an actor and by one of the villains.
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