Millie Bobby Brown, the British actress who first shot to fame as Eleven in Netflix’s blockbuster series Stranger Things, is showing no signs of slowing down as she lines up a string of ambitious projects with the streaming giant. According to multiple reports from Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and People, Brown is in final negotiations to star as Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug in the upcoming film Perfect, a dramatic retelling of one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.
The project, helmed by director Gia Coppola—whose film pedigree includes being the granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola and niece of Sofia Coppola—will spotlight Strug’s unforgettable performance at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. At just 18 years old, Strug clinched the United States women’s gymnastics team’s first-ever gold medal, landing a near-perfect vault on an injured ankle. The feat, which saw her carried off by her coach and later lifted onto the podium by her teammates, has been described as "one of the more memorable moments in Olympic history," as Deadline put it.
Screenwriter Ronnie Sandahl, known for Borg vs. McEnroe, is penning the script. While the deal was not finalized as of September 24, 2025, sources told Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix is in negotiations to distribute the film, with filming slated for spring 2026. There is no official release window yet, but anticipation is already building for what could be Brown’s first portrayal of a real-life figure on screen.
For Brown, the role is a significant career milestone. As Digital Spy noted, it marks "the first time she's played a real-life person on screen." The project could also position her for awards season contention, with some industry watchers drawing parallels to Margot Robbie’s acclaimed turn in I, Tonya. The story of Strug and the "Magnificent Seven"—the nickname for the 1996 U.S. women’s gymnastics team, which included Amanda Borden, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow, and Jaycie Phelps—is ripe for the kind of dramatic, inspirational storytelling that has captivated audiences for decades.
Strug’s vault, performed with a severe ankle injury, became a symbol of perseverance and national pride. After her landing, she was immediately carried off by her coach and later required assistance just to stand for the medal ceremony. According to Digital Spy, "She then had to be lifted up for the medal ceremony after her team refused to accept it without her. At the hospital, she was treated for third-degree lateral sprain and tendon damage." The team’s gold was a historic first for the United States in women’s gymnastics, and Strug’s courage has echoed through Olympic lore ever since.
Director Gia Coppola brings her own brand of cinematic pedigree to the project. Her most recent film, The Last Showgirl, garnered critical acclaim and earned its star Pamela Anderson nominations at both the Gotham Awards and the Golden Globes. Coppola’s documentary Superfans: Screaming. Crying. Throwing Up.—which explores the influence of boy band superfans—is currently in production, according to PEOPLE.
While Perfect is still in the negotiation and pre-production phase, it’s only one part of Brown’s bustling slate of projects with Netflix. The actress is also starring in Just Picture It, a romantic comedy currently in production. This film, directed by Lee Toland Krieger (who previously worked as an executive producer on Netflix’s You) and written by Jesse Lasky, features Brown alongside Gabriel LaBelle. The plot centers on two university students—Bea and Sam—who are shocked when their phones glitch and reveal a photo of themselves ten years in the future, married with children. The ensemble cast includes Amrit Kaur, Julian Dennison, Anthony Keyvan, Ben Jackson Walker, Brec Bassinger, Idina Menzel, and Margo Martindale.
Netflix announced the start of production for Just Picture It on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a photobooth clip of Brown and LaBelle in character. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with one user exclaiming, "They look so cute omg can't wait," and another commenting, "A phone glitch showing your future?! That's a CRAZYYY plot for a romcom. This sounds good ngl." Others drew comparisons to the streaming platform’s anthology series, with one writing, "Netflix really said Black Mirror but make it romcom." The film does not yet have a release date, but the buzz is palpable.
Brown’s Netflix pipeline doesn’t end there. She is also developing a film adaptation of her novel Nineteen Steps, a fictionalized account based on her grandmother’s experiences in the 1940s. Additionally, Brown is set to reprise her role as the sharp-witted detective in Enola Holmes 3, with production on the third installment of the popular franchise already wrapped, according to Digital Spy.
Meanwhile, fans won’t have to wait long to see Brown back in her breakout role. The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere on Netflix in November 2025. The new season, set in autumn 1987, "finds the town scarred by the opening of the rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: to find and kill Vecna," as reported by The Mirror. The conclusion of the series marks the end of an era for both Brown and the streaming platform, but her continued partnership with Netflix suggests her star will only keep rising.
Brown’s trajectory is remarkable not just for her talent, but for her ability to navigate the transition from child star to leading lady in both commercial and critically ambitious projects. Each new role—whether it’s a tech-glitching romantic lead, a real-life Olympic hero, or the beloved Eleven—demonstrates her versatility and growing influence in the industry.
Netflix, for its part, seems eager to keep Brown in its orbit, investing heavily in projects that showcase her range. With Perfect, the streaming service is betting on the power of a true story that continues to resonate nearly three decades later. For audiences, the prospect of seeing Brown bring Kerri Strug’s grit and determination to life is reason enough to keep an eye on Netflix’s upcoming slate.
As Brown prepares for the next chapter—on screen and off—her career appears to be vaulting, much like Strug herself, into new territory. The only question left is: which leap will land her the gold next?
