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  "description": "Hollywood's apparently growing appetite for stories from the world of cycling continues with the announcement of 'Pumping Black', according to Variety, a new fiction film that follows an ageing professional cyclist who takes sinister measures to stay relevant under the guidance of a power-hungry doctor...\n\nThe film is set to star Hollywood favourites Jonathan Bailey (Broadchurch, Bridgerton, Wicked), crowned king of the box office – and People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive – in 2025, and Natalie ",
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  "textContent": "Hollywood's apparently growing appetite for stories from the world of cycling continues with the announcement of 'Pumping Black', according to Variety, a new fiction film that follows an ageing professional cyclist who takes sinister measures to stay relevant under the guidance of a power-hungry doctor...\n\nThe film is set to star Hollywood favourites Jonathan Bailey (_Broadchurch_ , _Bridgerton_ , _Wicked_), crowned king of the box office – and People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive – in 2025, and Natalie Portman (_Star Wars_ ,_Black_ _Swan_ , _Thor_), who is also producing, with acclaimed director of psychological thriller 'Fresh', Mimi Cave, attached to helm the project backed by independent production company Anton.\n\nThe film is currently in development with production set to begin late in 2026. Anton will market the film at the Cannes Film Festival, where it's distribution will be decided.",
  "title": "Natalie Portman and Jonathan Bailey to star in new movie set in 'cutthroat world of pro cycling'",
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