Nicole Wallace has been cast as the female lead in Amazon MGM’s movie adaptation of ‘Throttled,’ opposite Josh Heuston.
Nicole Wallace has officially joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming film adaptation of ‘Throttled.’ The announcement was made on September 18, 2026, and reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Wallace, known for her roles in the ‘Culpa Mia’ trilogy and ‘The House of Spirits,’ will star alongside Josh Heuston, known for his work in ‘Off Campus.’
In ‘Throttled,’ Wallace will portray Maya Alatorre, a character characterized as “an ambitious young woman” who dives into a world of speed and rivalry within the racing circuit. The film, based on Lauren Asher’s ‘Dirty Air’ series, highlights Maya’s complex relationship with her brother and a forbidden romance with Noah Slade, played by Heuston, who is depicted as her brother’s fierce racing rival.
‘Throttled’ marks the first of four books in the ‘Dirty Air’ sports romance series, published in 2020. The film adaptation is part of Amazon MGM’s expanding portfolio, which increasingly focuses on transforming popular literary works into cinematic experiences. Previous adaptations from Amazon MGM include ‘Off Campus,’ ‘Every Year After,’ and ‘The Love Hypothesis.’
Scriptwriting duties for ‘Throttled’ fall to Melissa Osborne, known for her work on ‘My Fault: London’ and ‘My Oxford Year.’ Nzingha Stewart, who previously directed episodes of ‘Daisy Jones & The Six,’ will helm the project. With an experienced production team including Max Handelman and Elizabeth Banks of Brownstone Productions, along with Ethea Entertainment’s Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay, the film is backed by a robust creative force that is focused on delivering an engaging narrative.
Wallace’s casting adds a strong female lead to the film, potentially appealing to a diverse audience keen on sports and romance genres. With ‘Throttled’ positioned as part of the valuable book-to-screen trend that has gained traction in recent years, its success could further cement Amazon MGM's strategy in tapping into established fanbases while attracting new viewers.
Asher, the author of the source material, is a New York Times bestselling writer with over 5 million books sold globally, underscoring the potential audience draw for the film. Given the success of prior adaptations in the romance genre, expectations may be high for how ‘Throttled’ resonates with fans of the original books.
While filming has not yet been scheduled and further casting announcements have not been revealed, the project is positioned within a growing trend of adapting literary works for screen platforms. Fans of the ‘Dirty Air’ series and followers of Wallace and Heuston can look forward to more updates as the project progresses.
With substantial talent behind the camera and a promising lead cast, ‘Throttled’ is anticipated to make its mark in the evolving landscape of film adaptations, particularly within the romance genre.
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