Jenna Ortega, Rose Byrne to star in Mary Bronstein's new film 'Nasty'
Los Angele, July 17
Actors Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne are set to star in filmmaker Mary Bronstein's upcoming feature 'Nasty', a sports drama written by Isabella Jarosz, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The film marks a reunion between Bronstein and Byrne following their collaboration on "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'Nasty' follows a young athlete fighting for a place on the Olympic gymnastics team who must overcome her toughest opponent -- her coach.
The screenplay, penned by Isabella Jarosz, was featured on the 2024 Black List, an annual survey highlighting the industry's most-liked unproduced screenplays.
Production company LuckyChap is backing the project alongside Jenna Ortega, who is also attached as a producer. Filming is scheduled to begin this fall.
'Nasty' is the latest project from Clockwork, Warner Bros.' newly launched specialty label founded by former Neon executives Christian Parkes, Jason Wald and Spencer Collantes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The label has also lined up filmmaker Sean Baker's post-"Anora" feature "Ti Amo!" and recently signed producer Chris Ferguson and his studio Oddfellows to a first-look production deal, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I appreciate the focus on athlete-coach dynamics – very relevant even in Indian sports. Has the potential to start important conversations. Just hope the 'tough coach' trope isn't done too clichéd. Let's have nuanced writing, please!
Jenna Ortega producing? She's clearly choosing her projects wisely. And 'Nasty' on the Black List sounds promising – it's always cool when a script gets that recognition before even being made. Gymnastics films are a tough sell but with this cast, it could click.
Glad to see Warner Bros. launching Clockwork for edgier content. 'Nasty' sounds like the kind of raw, emotional story that could do well internationally. We need more scripts that don't sugarcoat the grind of competitive sports. All the best to the team!
I might be in the minority here, but I wish Hollywood would also shine a light on other sports from around the world once in a while. But sure, gymnastics it is – and with these talents, I'll give it a shot. The coach vs. athlete angle is timeless.
Will this come to Indian OTT platforms? Netflix or Prime should pick it up. The 'overcome your mentor' storyline can be so powerful (think 'Whiplash' but gymnastics). Also, Rose Byrne is always top-notch. Hoping for a tight script and solid direction! 🌟
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