Priyanka Chopra is close to lock a deal with Universal Pictures for the female lead part in Chris Pratt-starrer “Cowboy Ninja Vikingâ€.
The film is a feature adaptation of the Image Comics graphic novel of the same name from AJ Lieberman and illustrator Riley Rossmo, reported Deadline.
The story revolves around a counter-intelligence unit formed by psychotherapist Dr Sebastian Ghislain, who transforms agents known as Triplets, a reference to multiple personalities.
Pratt will portray a formidable agent with the fighting skills and personalities of a cowboy, a ninja,and a viking.
The film will be directed by Michelle MacLaren, who is best known for helming episodes of major TV series such as “Game of Thronesâ€, “Westworldâ€, “The Leftovers†and “The Breaking Badâ€.
The script has been penned by Dan Mazeau, Ryan Engle, Craig Mazin, Paul Wernick and David Reese.
In Hollywood, Chopra is best known for her role in ABC’s “Quantico†and “Baywatchâ€. She most recently starred in the Sundance feature “A Kid Like Jakeâ€.
The actor also has romantic comedy “Isn’t It Romanticâ€, co-starring Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine and Liam Hemsworth.