Jenna Ortega is one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood. Starred in Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, her next film will be with Robert De Niro.
Titled as Shutout, David O. Russell will helm with Alejandro Adams as writer.
The film’s logline reads, “Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished.”
“Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together, they plunge into the ruthless world of high-stakes pool, where the line between unimaginable fortune and devastating failure is razor-thin.”
“As Mia’s star ascends and her ambition grows, Jake must confront the ultimate question: can he steer her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory eclipse everything he has taught her?” the synopsis added.
In a statement, RK Films, the production house behind the movie, said, “We’re delighted to collaborate with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert De Niro, and especially excited to see Jenna step into the spotlight alongside these two cinematic icons.”
“It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to support such a high-caliber team coming together to tell a compelling story — a lineup so precise, it feels like the perfect break.”
Ultimately, Shutout makers will pitch the film to international buyers at the forthcoming Cannes Film Market.
