Jonathan Bailey, Natalie Portman to star in 'Pumping Black'

Oscar winner Natalie Portman is set to feature alongside Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey in upcoming psychological thriller film Pumping Black. The film is directed by Mimi Cave, known for Fresh, and is set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional cycling, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety.

Oscar winner Natalie Portman is set to feature alongside ''Bridgerton'' star Jonathan Bailey in upcoming psychological thriller film ''Pumping Black''. The film is directed by Mimi Cave, known for ''Fresh'', and is set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional cycling, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. It follows a cyclist, Taylor Mace, who at 35-years-old is finding himself ageing out of the sport. He is taken under the wing of Andrea Lathe, a doctor driven by her own thirst for victory and power. As the race to the Tour de France progresses, Taylor must take increasingly dark measures to protect his secret. According to the description, it's an ''adrenaline-fuelled, dangerous thriller'' likened to both ''Whiplash'' and ''Black Swan''. It is produced by Stacey Sher under Shiny Penny, Anton's Sebastien Raybaud and Portman and Sophie Mas under MountainA. ''Haley's script immediately pulled us into a visceral, psychological world that feels both thrilling and completely original...I'm excited to partner with Natalie and MountainA on this bold project, and to work with Jonathan, whose talent makes him a perfect fit for the role. I can't wait to collaborate with Anton and bring Mimi Cave's incredible vision to life,'' Sher said in a statement.