Priyanka Chopra will debut on American television as an FBI agent in the drama series, Quantico, which is a part of the ABC Network's new lineup of shows for its prime time fall season. The show revolves around a diverse group of recruits, who arrive at the FBI Quantico Base for training. She will essay the lead role of Alex Parrish, who is a half-Caucasian, half-Indian FBI trainee with a haunting past. PC is the first Indian actress to play the lead in an American TV series.

She says, “I am constantly looking for new challenges that push the boundaries of my creativity and talent. I have had an amazing experience shooting the pilot episode with them. I can't wait to get back on set to see where the writers lead us.“

Adds Anjula Acharia Bath, Priyanka's US-Manager, “This is a huge achievement, and an even bigger milestone. Priyanka's talent and personality transcends all boundaries and that's very clear by the impact she has created around the world, with brands, movie studios and now ABC. This is just the beginning. We have so much more planned for her.“

PC has her hands full even in Bollywood with her next outing, Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do releasing on June 5. She's currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani and will soon begin shoot of Prakash Jha's Gangaajal 2, in which she plays the central character.

Talking about managing multiple careers, Priyanka says, “I feel blessed that I am able to straddle both worlds and continue my work in India whilst venturing into something new with this show in the US.“

Quantico also stars Jake McLaughlin, Dougray Scott, Yasmine Al Massri, Aunjanue Ellis, Johanna Braddy, Graham Rogers and Tate Ellington.