In Brief:
- Filming has begun in the French Alps on cycling thriller "Pumping Black," starring Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman, through early December.
- The story follows Taylor Mace, a 35-year-old cyclist guided by Andrea Lathe, who takes dark measures to protect a secret.
- Mimi Cave directs from a Haley Hope Bartels script, with Anton Studios financing and handling worldwide sales.
Pumping Black: Cameras are now rolling on a new thriller set in the high-stakes world of professional cycling.
The film is called "Pumping Black." Production has begun in the French Alps.
Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman lead the cast. Bailey is known for "Wicked" and "Jurassic World: Rebirth."
Portman is an Oscar winner whose credits include "May December."
Several new names have also joined the project. Daniel Quinn-Toye, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Arieh Worthalter and Tony Hale are on board.
Quinn-Toye is known for "Sterling Point." Tønnesen appeared in "The Weight."
Worthalter won a César Award for "The Goldman Case." Hale is an Emmy winner known for "Veep."
Lukas Gage and Alex Akpobome are also in the supporting cast. Gage is recognized for "The White Lotus." Akpobome appeared in "Industry."
The story centers on Taylor Mace. He is a 35-year-old cyclist nearing the end of his career. Then he falls under the guidance of Andrea Lathe.
Lathe is a doctor driven by a hunger for victory and power. As the race unfolds, the pressure builds.
Taylor is forced to take increasingly dark measures. He must protect his secret and keep his lead.
Mimi Cave is directing the film. Her previous credits include "Holland" and "Fresh." Haley Hope Bartels wrote the screenplay.
Production is scheduled to continue until early December. The project was announced earlier this year ahead of its market launch at the Cannes Film Festival.
Anton Studios is fully financing the film. The company is also handling worldwide sales. CAA is co-representing the film in the United States.
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