New Delhi: In a major milestone for Priyanka Chopra’s Hollywood career, ‘Heads of State’ has received a nomination at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
The action-comedy, which also stars John Cena and Idris Elba, has been nominated in the Outstanding Television Movie category.
Directed by Ilya Naishuller, ‘Heads of State’ follows US President Will Derringer (John Cena) and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba), whose bitter rivalry is put aside after Air Force One is brought down in enemy territory.
Priyanka stars as MI6 agent Noel Bisset
, who must protect the two world leaders as they race to stop a global conspiracy.
The film also features Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles in key roles, blending high-octane action with political satire and buddy-comedy moments.
“For Indian audiences, Priyanka Chopra’s role as MI6 agent Noel Bisset is a huge reason to hit play, and thankfully, the payoff is real… Noel Bisset isn’t a token sidekick or love interest; she’s a fully realised, no-nonsense operative who literally saves the two most powerful men on the planet,” the News18 review read.
“Chopra, seasoned with past action hits like Don, Mary Kom, Quantico, and Citadel, delivers a physically convincing and charismatic performance that makes the spy fantasy feel tangible. It’s particularly refreshing to see a South Asian woman in a leading action role that doesn’t reduce her to a cliché but empowers her as the smartest person in the room and often, the strongest.”
Priyanka is currently busy with SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ which also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
As per reports, Mahesh will be playing Lord Ram, and Prithviraj might portray the character of Kumbhkaran.