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The actress, known for her role as protagonist in Stranger Things, is in final negotiations to play Olympic champion Kerri Strug in the movie “Perfect.” The project will be directed by Gia Coppola and is under development, with Netflix as a possible distributor.
The feature will portray Strug’s trajectory during the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, when he suffered a serious ankle injury during his presentation in the heel crossbar. Despite the pain, the gymnast completed the race and secured the first gold medal of the United States team in the sport, becoming an icon of perseverance and inspiration in the sport.
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Netflix follows the project closely, betting on the potential of “Perfect” to attract a global audience. Millie Bobby Brown’s choice for Kerri Strug’s role is considered promising, joining the young actress’s talent with the athlete’s inspiring history.
Since his prominent debut at Stranger Things, Brown has been making intelligent choices on his out-of-series projects, including the successful Enola Holmes franchise, whose third film is about to be released. Perfect, she will have her first major opportunity to delve into a role that can draw attention to awards, in a similar trajectory to Margot Robbie by playing Olympic skater Tonya Harding in the feature film “I, Tonya”.
