Robert De Niro will star opposite Jenna Ortega in Shutout, a character-driven drama directed by David O. Russell and written by Alejandro Adams. The film will be introduced at the upcoming Cannes Film Market by Black Bear, with CAA Media Finance overseeing domestic rights. Produced by Russell, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback under the Rk Films banner, Shutout is set in the world of high-stakes pool and explores the shifting dynamic between a seasoned hustler and a rising talent.

De Niro plays Jake Kejeune, a longtime figure in underground pool circles. Years of competition in smoke-filled backroom halls have left him with sharp instincts, hard-won experience, and few illusions. He crosses paths with Mia (Ortega), a young player whose raw ability reignites something dormant in him. Seeing a chance to shape her into a champion, Jake offers guidance, pulling her deeper into the game’s hidden rules and unpredictable outcomes.