Millie Bobby Brown Eyes Transformative Role in Olympic Drama ‘Perfect’
Millie Bobby Brown is preparing to make a powerful return to the screen—this time, portraying one of the most iconic figures in Olympic history. Just months after welcoming a baby girl with husband Jake Bongiovi, the Stranger Things star is reportedly in final talks to take on the role of gymnast Kerri Strug in Perfect, a biopic that will spotlight the U.S. women’s gymnastics team's unforgettable journey at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Strug became a national hero after performing a
vault on an injured ankle to secure the gold medal for Team USA, cementing her
legacy in sports history. The film will chronicle the grit, sacrifice, and
pressure behind that pivotal moment in Atlanta—making it a compelling fit for
Brown, who has spent much of her career portraying characters with quiet
strength and resilience.
The project has also attracted notable talent
behind the camera. Gia Coppola—director of Palo
Alto and a member of the legendary Coppola filmmaking family—is in
discussions to helm the feature. With Francis Ford Coppola as her grandfather
and Sofia Coppola as her aunt, Gia brings both pedigree and a modern lens to
this high-profile sports drama.
For Brown, this isn’t just another acting
gig—it’s part of a broader vision for her career and personal life. In recent
interviews, the 21-year-old actress has been vocal about balancing her
ambitions in Hollywood with her desire to build a family.
"I want to focus on really establishing
myself as an actor and as a producer," she said during a March appearance
on the Smartless podcast. "But I
also find it’s so important to start a family."
Now a mother herself, Brown is clearly
following through on that dream. She and Bongiovi—son of rock icon Jon Bon Jovi
and Dorothea Hurley—adopted their baby girl earlier this summer. The young
couple, who married earlier this year, have often spoken about their shared
values and desire for a large family.
"Jake knows how important it is to
me," Brown shared on Smartless,
noting that both she and Bongiovi come from families with four children. “It is
definitely in our future.”
Brown’s move into biographical drama marks
another evolution in her post-Stranger Things
career. While she’s become a household name thanks to her role as Eleven in the
Netflix sci-fi hit, she’s also expanded her resume with leading roles in Enola Holmes and her work as a producer through
her company, PCMA Productions.
With Perfect,
Brown could be entering awards season territory. The emotional weight of
Strug’s story, combined with the physical demands of portraying an elite
gymnast, could offer Brown one of the most transformative roles of her career
to date.
