Priyanka Chopra recently took to Instagram to share her thoughts on her ongoing journey in the Citadel universe, recalling how she was introduced to the spy thriller series back in 2018, long before she married. The 42-year-old actress shared a poster of the lead cast from the Citadel franchise, expressing her awe at the global vision of the series.
In her heartfelt post, Priyanka revealed that she was introduced to the Citadel project by Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios, well before any major milestones in her personal life. Reflecting on the beginning of the journey, she admitted, “It feels like it was so long ago,” but described her initial encounter with the series as an eye-opening moment. She marveled at the show’s ambition, particularly its goal of “connecting the world through storytelling.”
The Citadel series, which revolves around a global network of spies and the battle between the titular agency and the powerful syndicate Manticore, has expanded far beyond its original concept. Priyanka expressed how fulfilling it was to see the Citadel universe take shape over the years. “It’s incredibly gratifying to see this world grow, as originally envisioned,” she wrote. The actress went on to praise how the franchise brings together filmmakers, actors, and writers from diverse cultures and backgrounds. She emphasized the unique blend of creating stories that are both global in scope and deeply rooted in local contexts, highlighting the interconnectedness that defines the series.
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As she looked back on her time with the cast and crew, Priyanka expressed her gratitude, adding, “I’m so grateful to be part of this journey with such an incredible team from around the world.” She concluded her post with an optimistic note, hinting at even more exciting chapters ahead in the Citadel saga.
The original Citadel series, featuring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden in lead roles, explores the high-stakes conflict between a covert spy agency and its formidable adversary, Manticore. The show has garnered global attention and praise for its thrilling narrative and high-octane action sequences. With an impressive ensemble cast, including Rahul Kohli, Stanley Tucci, Merle Dandridge, and others, Citadel made waves as the fourth most-watched series on Prime Video shortly after its debut in April 2023.
The actress recently begun filming for the highly anticipated second season of Citadel, also expressed her excitement for the upcoming episodes directed by Joe Russo. With the Citadel franchise continuing to grow globally, Priyanka Chopra remains at the forefront of an interconnected world of espionage and storytelling.
