Timothée Chalamet and director James Mangold are revving up for a new project titled High Side, a motocross-themed heist thriller based on an unpublished short story by Jaime Oliveira.
Following their critically acclaimed collaboration on A Complete Unknown, which scored eight Oscar nominations, the duo is eyeing another high-octane cinematic partnership.
High Side centers on Billy, a former MotoGP racer coping with trauma from a career-ending crash and a troubled family legacy. Living a quiet life caring for his addict father and running the family garage, Billy is pulled back into danger by his estranged brother Cole. After their father’s death, Cole convinces Billy to join him in a series of high-speed bank robberies using superbikes. With the FBI already on Cole’s tail, the stakes rise as the brothers assemble a crew — including Billy’s love interest — to rob rural desert banks.
The plot builds to a final heist timed with a major motorcycle parade, drawing the attention of FBI agent Lennox, who shares a murky past with Cole. The film promises intense action sequences, emotional drama, and adrenaline-fueled motorcycle chases.
Chernin Entertainment is attached to produce, with Sugar23 shopping the project to studios. The package has already sparked strong interest in both Hollywood and publishing circles.
Chalamet is currently wrapping Dune: Part Two and will star in A24’s upcoming Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie. With High Side, the actor continues his streak of bold and diverse roles.
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