Hollywood stars Russell Crowe and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have returned to Queensland as filming gets underway on Bluefly, a science-fiction action thriller being shot on the Gold Coast.
Directed by Nimród Antal, the film also stars Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Chiklis. Production is taking place at Village Roadshow Studios and various locations across the Gold Coast, bringing another major international film project to the state.
The announcement was made by Screen Queensland on 11 November 2026, highlighting Queensland’s growing appeal as a destination for large-scale film and television productions.
A High-Stakes Mission Set in the Congo
Bluefly follows a US special operations unit sent on a covert mission to recover a missing high-tech military aircraft in the Congo.
Russell Crowe plays Benny, a former pilot who joins the operation, while Priyanka Chopra Jonas portrays Myla Reese, a United Nations interpreter. Michael Chiklis takes on the role of government operative John Broyles, who leads the mission.
As the team travels upriver through militia-controlled territory, the operation takes an unexpected turn when a powerful and mysterious force hidden deep within the jungle begins to disrupt reality.
The film brings together an international cast and production team for a story combining military action, science fiction and suspense.
Familiar Faces Return to Queensland
The production marks Crowe’s third Queensland-made film in recent years. His previous projects in the state include Land of Bad and his 2026 release The Get Out.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also returning to the Sunshine State after filming The Bluff in Queensland in 2025.
For the Gold Coast, the latest production further strengthens its reputation as a location for international filmmaking, supported by established studio facilities, experienced local crews and diverse filming locations.
Production to Support Local Jobs and Businesses
According to Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek, Bluefly is expected to contribute an estimated $7.3 million to the state’s economy through local expenditure.
The production is also expected to directly employ around 190 skilled crew members and provide opportunities for early-career practitioners through Screen Queensland’s Attachment Program.
Local businesses across accommodation, transport, construction, logistics and catering are among those expected to benefit from the filming activity.
Screen Queensland Executive Director of Screen Content Julie Eckersley said the production reflected Queensland’s experience in delivering high-end action films, including complex stunt work, weapons handling and location shoots.
Producer Deborah Glover of G2 Dispatch also praised the state’s production capabilities, highlighting its experienced crews, diverse locations and world-class facilities.
Government Support for Queensland’s Screen Industry
Bluefly is receiving support from the Australian Government through the Location Offset, the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy, and local government through the Gold Coast Film Commission and Invest Gold Coast’s Screen Attraction Program.
The film is produced by Michael Jefferson for Polite Society, David Frigerio and RuthAnne Frigerio for Broken Open Pictures, Deborah Glover for G2 Dispatch, Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier for Highland Film Group, alongside Vanessa Yao Guo and Petr Jákl.
Highland Film Group is handling worldwide distribution rights, with international sales continuing at the American Film Market in Los Angeles.
With filming now underway, Bluefly adds to Queensland’s growing list of international screen productions and brings another major Hollywood project to the Gold Coast.
