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Millie Bobby Brown is finalizing a deal to take on a major new role. She will play Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in an upcoming Netflix film called Perfect. The movie will focus on the iconic 1996 US women's gymnastics team and their gold medal victory. Brown will also serve as a producer on the project, which begins filming in 2026.

Key Points: Millie Bobby Brown to Play Olympic Gymnast Kerri Strug in Perfect

  • Brown will star as Kerri Strug in the film about the 1996 US gold medal team
  • The movie titled Perfect will be directed by Gia Coppola for Netflix
  • Brown is also expected to join the producing team for the new project
  • Filming for the gymnastics biopic is planned to begin in the year 2026
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Millie Bobby Brown in talks to play Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in 'Perfect'

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is set to portray Olympic hero Kerri Strug in Netflix's new film Perfect, directed by Gia Coppola.

"Strug became a global icon after completing a vault on an injured ankle - The Hollywood Reporter"

Mumbai, September 25

The 'Stranger Things' actor Millie Bobby Brown is close to stepping into a new role that could take her career in a fresh direction.

Brown is in final talks to play Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in Netflix's upcoming film 'Perfect,' reported The Hollywood Reporter.

According to the publication, the film, directed by Gia Coppola, will tell the story of the U.S. women's gymnastics team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Known as the "Magnificent Seven," the team won its first-ever gold medal in the team event. Strug became a global icon after completing a vault on an injured ankle, with her coach Bela Karolyi carrying her to the podium, a moment that remains one of the most memorable in Olympic history.

Along with acting in the project, Brown is also expected to join the producing team. The script is written by Ronnie Sandahl, with producers Nik Bower of Riverstone Pictures and Thomas Benski of Magna Studios. Netflix is planning to begin shooting in 2026.

Meanwhile, fans of Brown are eagerly awaiting the final season of her hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' which is set to premiere in two months.

The new season will be released in three parts, all around holiday weekends: Volume 1 on November 26 (consisting of four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year's Eve. Created by The Duffer Brothers, 'Stranger Things' is produced by Upside Down Pictures & 21 Laps Entertainment, with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting choice but I'm more excited about Stranger Things finale! Two months wait feels like forever. Hope they do justice to the series ending.
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Ananya R
As someone who did gymnastics in school, I'm thrilled they're making a film about the Magnificent Seven. Millie has the intensity needed for such a role. Hope they show proper training sequences!
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Sarah B
Shooting in 2026? That's quite far away. Hope Millie can handle both Stranger Things promotion and this new project. She's so young but already taking producer roles - impressive!
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Vikram M
Would be nice if Netflix also makes films about Indian athletes. We have so many inspiring stories - PT Usha, Mary Kom, Neeraj Chopra. Hope they consider that too.
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Kavya N
The three-part release for Stranger Things sounds perfect for holiday binge-watching! Diwali would have been better timing though 😄

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