Orlando Bloom has rankled the cast and crew of the film Reset after abruptly exiting the movie, potentially putting it in peril, according to a new report.
The English actor, 49, had been slated to co-star in the independent thriller with Priyanka Chopra, who is also a producer on the project.
Bloom had been confirmed for the movie through the pre-production process, sources told TMZ on Tuesday, but left the film ‘at the last minute.’
His departure has upset the film’s cast and crew, insiders told TMZ, as his initial involvement, with Chopra, was key to persuading investors to pour money into the project.
In addition, Bloom’s star power was essential toward acquiring international distribution, leaving the film’s status unclear as production commences, sources told the outlet.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Bloom and Chopra for further comment on this story.
Orlando Bloom, 49, has rankled the cast and crew of the film Reset after abruptly exiting the movie, potentially putting it in peril, sources told TMZ Tuesday. Above, on August 16
Insiders said that Bloom’s exit from the movie fostered a ‘fiery resentment’ among coworkers potentially left in professional limbo now that he’s no longer involved.
Moving forward, producers have narrowed down their search to recast Bloom’s role with three actors, with time of the essence as filming is slated to begin, sources told TMZ.
Chopra is expected to make the ‘final call’ on who replaces Bloom assuming the film moves forward, insiders told the outlet.
The premise of the movie ‘follows a woman (Chopra) who wakes up in the wilderness with no memory of how she got there and must trust a charming stranger (Bloom’s former role) for survival, though he may not be who he claims to be,’ according to a logline from iMDb.
Director Matt Smukler in May told Deadline that Bloom and Chopra displayed an ‘undeniable’ chemistry that complemented the storyline.
‘I was looking for a pairing where attraction and mistrust could effortlessly coexist,’ Smukler told the outlet. ‘Priyanka and Orlando have this uncanny ability to make you believe both at once.’
Producers Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber told the outlet in May that Smukler and screenwriter Jordan Rawlins had ‘created a gripping story of survival, romance, suspense, and deceit, replete with shocking twists.’
They added at the time: ‘We’re thrilled to have partnered with Priyanka and Orlando to bring it to the screen.’
Bloom had been slated to co-star in the independent thriller with Priyanka Chopra, 44, who is also a producer on the project
Bloom’s exit from the movie fostered a ‘fiery resentment’ among co-workers potentially left in professional limbo now that he’s pulled out
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Bloom, best known for his appearances in the Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lord of the Rings franchises, has been seen in a number of projects in recent years.
They include films such as 2025’s Deep Cover, 2024’s The Cut, 2024’s Red Right Hand and 2023’s Gran Turismo.
His upcoming projects include the Werner Herzog movie Bucking Fastard, and the comedy Wizards.
Chopra has appeared this year in the adventure film The Bluff and the 2025 comedy Heads of State.
She plays the lead role of Nadia Sinh on the Prime Video series Citadel opposite Richard Madden.
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