Jonathan Bailey Joins 'Pumping Black' Alongside Natalie Portman
Jonathan Bailey, star of Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World Rebirth, has been cast in the psychological thriller Pumping Black, directed by Mimi Cave and co-starring Natalie Portman.
The film follows a professional cyclist navigating the competitive world of the sport under the guidance of a driven doctor.
Bailey will play Taylor Mace, a 35-year-old cyclist grappling with the reality of aging out of professional sports. Portman stars as Dr. Andrea Lathe, a doctor consumed by personal ambition.
Mimi Cave directs from a screenplay by Haley Hope Bartels. The film is produced by Stacey Sher (Shiny Penny), Mimi Cave, Sébastien Raybaud (Anton), Natalie Portman, and Sophie Mas (MountainA).
Production Details
- Financing is provided by Anton.
- Production is scheduled to begin in fall 2025.
- International sales for Pumping Black were launched by Anton at the Cannes Film Market.
- CAA is co-repping U.S. rights.
Anton's Cannes market slate also includes My Darling California, In Love, and Soon You Will Be Gone and Possibly Eaten.
Stacey Sher is a producer known for acclaimed films such as Pulp Fiction and Erin Brockovich.
Natalie Portman's upcoming projects include The Gallerist and Good Sex.