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Amazon Prime Video’s highly anticipated series “Citadel” kicked off its global tour with an Asia Pacific premiere in Mumbai on Monday. The show, created by Amazon Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO, revolves around a global spy agency, Citadel, which has been destroyed by a syndicate called Manticore. The series stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden as elite agents whose memories have been wiped after they narrowly escaped the destruction of Citadel.
The show, which is a joint production between Amazon and India’s local studio, Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.’s The Family Man, is an ambitious project that brings together an international cast and crew for a global audience.
“Citadel” is a multi-layered espionage thriller that follows the story of a young woman who is plunged into a dangerous world of espionage and international intrigue. The series is set in several countries and explores the complex relationships between various intelligence agencies and their operatives. The show promises to be a high-octane ride that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.
A global franchise with diverse representation
The head of Amazon Studios, Jennifer Salke, presented “Citadel” to Chopra Jonas, stating that the goal was to create an international, global franchise that would connect with audiences worldwide. Amazon strongly believes in diversity, and Chopra Jonas pointed out that diversity goes beyond skin color. It includes hearing the way people speak and delving into different cultures, which is represented in the show.
Chopra Jonas emphasized that the show’s ability to span across every country and continent was incredible. She added that she didn’t even know the story, but she said yes to the project because of its global reach.
According to Gaurav Gandhi, the Vice President of Prime Video for Asia Pacific, “Citadel” marks the start of an ambitious and groundbreaking franchise based on an original intellectual property, featuring interconnected storylines that span across the world. The objective of the show is to establish a varied and inclusive global community of creators and to eliminate boundaries in entertainment.
The physical demands of the series
Madden shared that “Citadel” has been incredibly physically demanding, but that’s what drew him to the project. He pointed out that it’s not simply a gun show or a fight sequence, but it’s about how the two characters interact physically and how they dance together. The six-episode series also features Lesley Manville in a pivotal role.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ candid thoughts on Bollywood
During the “Citadel” media interaction in Mumbai, Chopra Jonas shared her reasons for leaving Bollywood. She emphasized that she can’t work with people she doesn’t like anymore. It’s non-negotiable for her to admire, look up to, and like the people she works with and is surrounded by. She wants to be excited and inspired about going to work, which has become essential for her. She added that as she’s evolved, this has become very important to her.
Building an interconnected universe
Sushant Sreeram, Country Director, Prime Video, India, shared that with “Citadel,” they are building an interconnected universe that takes borderless entertainment to the next level. The Indian installment of the show is currently in production, and they are excited to be a part of the global “Citadel” universe and build the franchise together.
Streaming details
Two episodes of “Citadel” will stream on Amazon Prime Video from April 28, with one episode rolling out weekly through May 26. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the series, and the Asia Pacific premiere in Mumbai only adds to the excitement.
The global premiere of “Citadel” in Mumbai is a testament to the show’s ambition to create a diverse and borderless franchise that connects with audiences worldwide. The show’s stars, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, shared their experiences working on the physically demanding series. Chopra Jonas also candidly shared her reasons for leaving Bollywood, emphasizing that working with people she likes and admires has become non-negotiable for her. With the interconnected universe of “Citadel,” Amazon Prime Video aims to create a distinct global franchise that showcases top talent and diverse representation.
