Chalamet teams up with Mangold for High Side project
In the upcoming drama High Side, Timothée Chalamet, known for his dramatic roles, is set to make a genre shift as he takes on his first full-scale action role. The film, produced by Chernin Entertainment and set to be released under Paramount Pictures, promises a thrilling blend of emotional stakes and intense motorcycle chase sequences.
The plot revolves around Billy, a former MotoGP racer whose career ended after a devastating crash and who is now burdened by a troubled family legacy. Billy, played by Chalamet, runs the family garage and cares for his father. His estranged brother Cole returns after their father's death and involves Billy in a series of high-stakes bank robberies on superbikes.
Directed by James Mangold, who is known for Ford v Ferrari and The Greatest Showman, High Side is a high-octane heist thriller. Mangold and Chernin Entertainment have previously worked together on Ford v Ferrari and The Greatest Showman, and they praised 'High Side' as bold, original storytelling.
As the story unfolds, Billy assembles a ragtag crew, including a woman who becomes his lover, and they start hitting small desert banks with speed and precision. Their escalating success leads them to plan an ambitious final heist timed with a major motorcycle parade.
Meanwhile, an FBI agent named Lennox, who harbors a personal grudge against Cole, pursues them, culminating in a tense, action-packed climax.
David Ellison, the CEO of the studio where the auction took place, is overseeing the production of High Side. Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein are the new co-chairs at Paramount Pictures, and Mangold lauded Paramount's commitment to story-driven cinema.
Oliveira will also pen the script for High Side. The film is based on an original story by Jaimie Oliveira.
As the production of High Side continues, fans eagerly anticipate the release of this high-stakes drama, which marks an exciting new chapter in Chalamet's career.
Watching 'High Side', a blend of 'movies-and-tv' under the entertainment industry, promises a thrilling mix of high-octane heist thriller and emotional family drama. The story, centered around a former MotoGP racer named Billy, played by Timothée Chalamet, delves into the world of bank robberies on superbikes and family difficulties, making it a captivating addition to your entertainment options.
