Jonathon Bailey and Natalie Portman are reportedly all set to feature in their first-ever project together, Pumping Black. The film will begin its production in October 2026.
The psychological thriller will feature Jonathon Bailey playing the role of a 35-year-old competitive cyclist, Taylor Mace, who is closing in towards the end of his career. Natalie Portman, on the other hand, will play the crucial role of an ambitious doctor, her own ambition for victory and power fuelling her pursuit of guiding him. Taylor will now have to resort to taking dark measures to secure his secret and stick to his lead.
The star-studded lineup further extends with other talented cast members starring in Pumping Black, including Lukas Gage, Alex Akpobome, Daniel Quinn Toye, Lucas Lynggaard Tonnesen, Arieh Worthalter, and Tony Hale.
Pumping Black is being made under the direction of Mimi Cave, who is best known for directing Fresh (2022), Holland (2025), and the TV series Poker Face (2025), amongst many others. This film will also be the grand entry for Haley Hope Bartel into Hollywood as she makes her official feature film screenwriting debut.
Jonathon Bailey is best known for his role in Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring alongside The Avengers: Endgame actor Scarlett Johansson. Natalie Portman is an Academy Award winner for her performance in Black Swan, rightfully earning her the Oscar award for Best Actress. Apart from Pumping Black, her classic thriller V for Vendetta will also be re-releasing this year, in early November for its 20th anniversary.
The filming for Pumping Black is set to wrap up by the end of this December. At the time of writing, no official release date has been announced. Keep following this page to learn more.
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