David Oyelowo Joins Indie Film “Little Five”

David Oyelowo, known for his Oscar-nominated role in *Selma* and his work on the series *Lawmen: Bass Reeves*, has been added to the lead cast of *Little Five*. He will portray Randall, a former cycling champion who returns to mentor a new generation of athletes. The casting announcement was made by the film’s producers and reported by industry outlets.

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*Little Five* is an independent feature produced by Anne Hathaway’s company Somewhere Pictures in partnership with Pigasus Pictures. The story draws inspiration from the Little 500, a historic collegiate cycling race held at Indiana University. It follows a determined group of young women who form an unlikely team, challenging tradition and redefining what is possible through resilience, friendship, and grit. The narrative is set against an era marked by big dreams, bold risks, and a soundtrack that reflects the period’s energy.

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The ensemble includes Ariana Greenblatt and Rain Spencer, who were announced earlier, alongside new additions Sasha Frolova (as Ingrid), Nadia Alexander (as Josie), Drew Powell (as Will), and Max Cortezi (as TFG). The film is directed by Ian Samuels from a screenplay by Gillian Williams. Production is overseen by Zachary Spicer for Pigasus Pictures, with Hathaway, Adam Shulman, and Johnathan Rice serving as producers for Somewhere Pictures.

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*Little Five* is being developed with support from talent agencies CAA, Hamilton Hodell, and Del Shaw, which represent Oyelowo. While specific release timing has not been disclosed, the project is moving forward in pre-production stages, with the cast and crew assembled to bring the story of collegiate cycling and female empowerment to the screen.

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