Jonathan Bailey in “Bridgerton” season 2. Photo Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix
According to Variety, out gay actor Jonathan Bailey is set to star opposite Natalie Portman in the upcoming psychological thriller Pumping Black.
Sharing top billing with an Oscar winner in a high-stakes dramatic genre further cements Bailey’s status as one of Hollywood’s most powerful and sought-after leading men.
While openly gay actors have historically faced a glass ceiling in mainstream Hollywood, Bailey continues to shatter barriers, moving seamlessly from his acclaimed, heart-wrenching work in Fellow Travelers to massive big-screen projects.
Though specific plot details for Pumping Black remain under wraps, pairing Bailey’s intense dramatic range with Portman’s brilliance promises a masterclass in psychological tension, proving that an actor can live their truth completely out in the open while commanding the biggest screens in the world.
