Black Swan Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The story centers on the manipulative relationship betwen a veteran ballet dancer and a rival dancer.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Follows the story of Nina (Natalie Portman), a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her retired ballerina mother Erica (Barbara Hershey) who zealously supports her daughter’s professional ambition. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side with a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Black Swan.

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  Natalie Portman

  ... Nina

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  Mila Kunis

  ... Lily

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  Vincent Cassel

  ... Thomas Leroy

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  Winona Ryder

  ... Beth MacIntyre

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  Barbara Hershey

  ... Erica

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Crew Behind the Film

The Black Swan behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Darren Aronofsky last directed The Whale and mother!. The film's writer John McLaughlin last wrote Hitchcock and Sinbad.

Director

Darren Aronofsky

Screenwriters

John McLaughlin
Andres Heinz
Mark Heyman

Producers

Darren Aronofsky
Mike Medavoy
Arnie Messer
Eric Watson

Production Details

What we know about the Black Swan movie production.

Key Facts

• The project does not have distribution, but Fox Searchlight, which distributed Aronofsky's "The Wrestler," could come on board as it moves into production (07/27/09).

Production Updates for Black Swan

Jul 2010

Completed

Changed Black Swan movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

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