Jenna Ortega is one of the most sought after actresses in Hollywood. Starring in Wednesday and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Her next movie will be with Robert de Niro.
The title As ShutoutDavid O. Russell Will Helm with Alejandro Adams as a writer.
The film’s log line reads: “Jake Kjejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft – the pool Hustler. After living and losing by the roll of a ball in smoked back room tails, Jake Mia (Ortega) thought, a young wonder whose raw, electrifying talent reinstated a fire which he thought for a long time.”
“When he follows a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under her wing, honors her instincts and sharpens her natural gift. Together they throw themselves into the ruthless world of high stack pool, where the line between unbelievable wealth and devastating failure is razor -carved.”
“As Mia’s star rises and her ambition grows, Jake has to confront the ultimate question: Can he control her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory eclipse everything he has taught her?” Synopsis added.
In a statement, RK Films said the production house behind the film, “We are pleased to cooperate with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert de Niro, and especially happy to see Jenna step into the limelight with these two film icons.”
“It is a rare and exciting opportunity to support such a high caliber team that meets to tell a compelling story-a lineup so precise, it feels like the perfect break.”
In the end, Shutout Makers will beat the movie to international buyers on the upcoming Cannes Film Market.
