Singapore, Aug 28 (PTI) It was a gift to work with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, India's beloved national treasure in "The Bluff", says "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" breakout star Ismael Cruz Cordova about his collaboration with the superstar. Ismael is part of the ensemble cast for the action drama film that will feature Priyanka in the role of a female pirate. "India's very own, beloved national treasure.
.. What a gift, she's incredible.
She's a superstar in every sense of the word. Gentle, charismatic and a great leader," Ismael told PTI in an interview while promoting the second season of the Prime Video fantasy drama here. "She does all of her stunts, not scared to get dirty.
And it's beautiful to have (her)...
She's leading this cast and everybody looks up to the leader. She set a beautiful tone in that film that we all felt safe. I just felt so honoured to be with her.
I love her work. So it's very special. I'm grateful," said the actor, known for his work on "Sesame Street", "Ray Donovan" and films "Mary Queen of Scots" and "Miss Bala".
Ismael is looking forward to the second season of "The Rings of Power", which will premiere on Prime Video on Thursday. He plays an elf named Arondir in the show, based on the appendices of JRR Tolkien's famed book series. Asked about the trolling he faced on social media after appearing in the first season, the actor, who is one of the first people of colour to portray an elf in the Tolkien universe, said "racism is illogical" .