Priyanka Chopra Signs Multi-million Dollar Deal with Amazon
Priyanka Chopra is not just an actor; she is also a producer, singer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and an entrepreneur who knows how and where to invest. This global icon recently signed a multi-million dollar deal with Amazon.
The NYC magazine, Variety reported Chopra has signed a two-year multi-million dollar first-look television deal with Amazon.
Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke told the publication, “Priyanka is drawn to exciting original content and characters that can resonate globally. She's a powerhouse producer, and we are thrilled to collaborate with her for years to come.”
On this new project, Chopra said, “My quest really is to be able to tell female stories, work with creators from around the world and create a cross-pollination of storytelling. Amazon is such a great partner to do that because their reach and outlook is so global. My Amazon television deal is a global deal, so I can do Hindi language, I can do English language, I can do whatever language I want.”
Priyanka Announced This Collaboration on Instagram:
The global star shared the news with her followers on Instagram and wrote,
“YESSSS @amazonstudios, LET'S GET IT!!! So honored and excited to finally share this news with you. Looking ahead, we already have so much on our slate! Big thank you to @jsalke and her team at Amazon for being such great partners, and for sharing in the belief that talent and good content knows no boundaries. As both an actor and producer, I have always dreamt of an open canvas of creative talent coming together from all over the world to create great content irrespective of language and geography. This has always been the DNA of my production house Purple Pebble Pictures, and is the foundation of this exciting new endeavor with Amazon.”
She concluded her note with, “As a storyteller, my quest is to constantly push myself to explore new ideas that not only entertain, but most importantly, open minds and perspectives. Looking back on my 20-year career, nearly 60 films later, I hope that I'm on my way to achieving that. Thank you to all of you who have been a big part of my journey so far. And for those who are just getting to know me, or maybe only recognize me as Alex Parrish from Quantico, I'm excited for you to get to know me better.”
Other Projects with Amazon:
Chopra, the global icon is also working on three other Amazon projects.
- Sangeet: This one is a reality dance show, which is inspired by Chopra's own wedding sangeet ceremony.
- Citadel: The second one is a spy drama in which Chopra will star alongside Richard Madden of Bodyguard and Game of Thrones. The directors of Citadel are Anthony and Joe Russo.
- Sheela: This one is an Amazon Studios drama, where she will be seen playing Ma Anand Sheela, who was an assistant to Osho.
Other Commitments of Priyanka Chopra:
- The actor will next feature as lead in two Netflix projects: superhero movie, "We Can Be Heroes" and the other opposite Rajkummar Rao, "The White Tiger".
- She is currently shooting for "The Matrix 4", staring with Keanu Reeves, a film which recently resumed filming.
She is a tech-savvy and has previously also launched Bumble- a dating and meeting app. The OTT platforms are flooding with a variety of content and she grabbed this opportunity to shows her passion towards content.
The famous global icon is excited with the collaboration, so are we, and looking forward to what Chopra has for us in her magical box.
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