Millie Bobby Brown might not be Adam Sandler, per se—he, the comedian who almost exclusively makes movies for Netflix these days— barring an indie or two, but ever since the “Stranger Things” star took off in that series, she’s stayed very close to the streamer. So far, she’s made two “Enola Holmes” movies for Netflix, has the “Electric Slide” coming later his year with the Russo Brothers and the streaming giant, but before that, she’ll star in “Damsel,” a new fantasy film premiering March 8.
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Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (“Esposados,” “Intacto,” “28 Weeks Later”), the original story from screenwriter Dan Mazeau centers on a dutiful damsel (Brown) who agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt.
Led by Millie Bobby Brown, the upcoming fantasy thriller also features Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Ray Winstone, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Brooke Carter.
“It’s a thrilling adventure with a really dark twist to put you on the edge of your seat,” Fresnadillo said of his movie, a fantasy film apparently as “grounded” as it is fantastical. “As a filmmaker, one of the things I always want to do is surprise the audience with a new take on a story. Especially this kind of [traditional story] — we have to modernize those tales with new takes, more modern and real ways, to connect with the audience.”
Here’s the official synopsis:
This classic tale with a genre-bending twist sees Millie playing Elodie, a dutiful damsel who agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive.
“Damsel” releases globally on Netflix on March 8, 2024. Watch the new trailer below.
