Millie Bobby Brown is in advanced talks to portray Olympic gold medalist gymnast Kerri Strug in Netflix’s upcoming biographical film Perfect. The project, centered around Strug’s iconic performance at the 1996 Summer Olympics, is expected to move forward with Netflix aiming for a Spring 2026 production start. This latest collaboration continues Brown’s growing partnership with Netflix following her breakout role as Eleven in the hit series Stranger Things.
Film to Highlight Kerri Strug’s Legendary Olympic Moment
Written by Ronnie Sandhal, the screenplay focuses on the 1996 United States gymnastics team, famously nicknamed The Magnificent Seven. Kerri Strug’s heroic vault on an injured ankle, which secured team gold, remains one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history. Beyond starring, Brown will also serve as a producer through her PMCA banner. Additional producers include Nik Bower of Riverstone Pictures and Thomas Benski from Magna Studios.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Expanding Netflix Projects
Perfect will join a growing slate of Netflix projects featuring Brown, who is currently involved in Enola Holmes 3 and Just Picture It, the latter starring Gabriel LaBelle. Meanwhile, Netflix is preparing to release the final season of Stranger Things later this year, with four episodes debuting on November 26, followed by three more on December 25, and the concluding episode scheduled for December 31.
Gia Coppola’s Directorial Vision and Past Work
Director Gia Coppola brings a notable record to the project, having recently gained attention with The Last Showgirl, which premiered at TIFF and led to an awards season campaign for Pamela Anderson. Coppola’s previous films include her 2014 debut Palo Alto and 2020’s Mainstream. Her distinct perspective is expected to shape Perfect into a compelling biopic.
Anticipated Impact and Awards Potential
Given its subject matter and Brown’s rising profile, Perfect has the potential to become an awards season contender, similar to how I, Tonya elevated Margot Robbie’s career in 2017. Industry observers are watching closely to see how Netflix will position the film. With production planned for next year, audiences can likely expect the release toward the end of 2026.
