Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman to Star in Thriller Pumping Black

Key Points:

• Jonathan Bailey, fresh off his success as 2025’s top box office actor with “Jurassic World Rebirth” and “Wicked: For Good,” has been cast alongside Oscar winner Natalie Portman in the psychological thriller “Pumping Black,” set in the competitive world of professional cycling.
• Directed by Mimi Cave, known for “Fresh” and “Holland,” the film follows aging cyclist Taylor Mace, who must take dark measures to protect a secret as he races toward the Tour de France, with a story described as an adrenaline-fueled thriller akin to “Whiplash” and “Black Swan.”
• Produced by Stacey Sher, Mimi Cave, Sébastien Raybaud, Natalie Portman, and Sophie Mas, “Pumping Black” is fully financed by Anton and scheduled for production in the fall, with international sales launching at Cannes.
• Jonathan Bailey rose to prominence through Netflix’s “Bridgerton” and blockbuster hits, while Natalie Portman is an acclaimed actress with an Oscar for “Black Swan” and upcoming projects under her MountainA banner.
• Super-producer Stacey Sher has a notable track record with major box office hits and collaborations with directors like Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh, currently producing the Amazon/MGM thriller “Verity.”