Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega to Star in David O. Russell’s «Shutout»
Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are set to captivate audiences in the upcoming film «Shutout.» De Niro will embody a seasoned billiards master, while Ortega takes on the role of his gifted protégée. The project is helmed by David O. Russell, the acclaimed director behind the dramedy «Silver Linings Playbook» (2012) and the stylish «American Hustle» (2013).
According to Deadline, Black Bear will showcase «Shutout» at the Cannes Film Market in 2025, scheduled for May 13–24. Already hailed as one of the market’s most anticipated projects, the film is poised to spark fierce bidding among major studios. The screenplay, penned by Alejandro Adams, promises a compelling narrative.
The plot of «Shutout» centers on Jake Kejeune, one of the last virtuosos of billiards, a game fading into obscurity. Jake has spent his life in smoky pool halls, chasing victories against the odds. Just as he resigns himself to the decline of his craft, a young player named Mia (Ortega) bursts into his world. Her raw, electrifying talent rekindles a passion Jake thought long extinguished.
Convinced that Mia could become a legend, Jake takes her under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural flair. Together, they plunge into the cutthroat realm of high-stakes billiards, where the line between dazzling success and crushing defeat is razor-thin. As Mia’s ambitions soar, Jake grapples with a haunting question: can he guide her to greatness, or will her hunger for victory overshadow the lessons he’s imparted?
