Up next from Fresh director Mimi Cave is Pumping Black, a psychological thriller compared to Black Swan but set in the cutthroat world of cycling.
Speaking of Black Swan, Variety reports that the upcoming thriller will star Jonathan Bailey (Jurassic World Rebirth) and the Black Swan herself, Natalie Portman.
Pumping Black follows “cyclist Taylor Mace, who at 35-years-old is finding himself aging 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.”
Cave will direct from a screenplay by Haley Hope Bartels.
The film is described as an “adrenaline fueled, dangerous thriller” that’s also being compared to Whiplash.
The film is being produced by Stacey Sher at Shiny Penny (Heretic), Cave, Anton’s Sébastien Raybaud (Victorian Psycho), and Natalie Portman and Sophie Mas from MountainA (May December, Arco).
“Haley’s script immediately pulled us into a visceral, psychological world that feels both thrilling and completely original,” said producer Stacey Sher. “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.”
Production on the project is currently slated for the fall, so stay tuned for more as it arrives.
