Jenna Ortega to Join Robert De Niro In ‘Shutout’

Jenna Oretga has landed a new role! The young actress is set to star alongisde Robert De Niro in the new film, Shutout, from director, David O. Russell.

According to Deadline, “The pic will follow 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 film is heading to Cannes in hopes of finding some internation buyers to help distribute the film globally.