Jonathan Bailey Adds Two New Films with Natalie Portman and Laura Dern to His Schedule
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Summary
Jonathan Bailey, PEOPLE's reigning Sexiest Man Alive, has added two new movies to his schedule: John Lee Hancock's 'Monsanto' opposite Laura Dern and Mimi Cave's 'Pumping Black' opposite Natalie Portman. This comes after Bailey clarified that he is not taking the entire year of 2026 off from acting, addressing rumors about his career hiatus.
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· 3 pulledJonathan Bailey is a booked and busy Sexiest Man Alive.
The British star, 38, has recently added two movies to his schedule: John Lee Hancock's Monsanto opposite Laura Dern and Mimi Cave's Pumping Black opposite Natalie Portman.
Bailey clarified he is not taking the whole of 2026 off.
Jonathan Bailey is adding 'Monsanto' costarring Laura Dern and 'Pumping Black' costarring Natalie Portman to his schedule after clarifying he is not quitting acting or taking all of 2026 off.