Los Angeles, May 8 -- Hollywood star Jonathan Bailey has been brought on board for a new film opposite Oscar-winning actor Natalie Portman.

According to Variety, Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman will team up for an upcoming psychological thriller, 'Pumping Black', set in the competitive and cutthroat world of professional cycling.

The film is set to be directed by Mimi Cave, best known for 2022's horror film 'Fresh', with a screenplay from Haley Hope Bartels.

'Pumping Black' follows the story of cyclist Taylor Mace, who finds himself ageing out of the sport at the age of 35. He is then 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 ...