Millie Bobby Brown will continue taking over the world as she is set to star in a new Netflix movie called Damsel, following the undeniable success of Stranger Things. The American actress, best known for her breakout role as Eleven, is taking on the imminent fantasy film, which will see her as a young woman sacrificed to a bloodthirsty dragon.
In fairytales, the damsel in distress requires a prince to save her, and these tales have become so common that they have become cliché. The Damsel movie, however, is expected to be different because the main character in peril can save herself.
Damsel was announced in March 2020, with Dan Mazeau as the scriptwriter, Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum as producers and Oscar-nominated Juan Carlos Fresnadillo as director. Millie was cast as Princess Elodie and was named as an executive producer for the movie, with a projected budget of $60 to $70 million. As fans await for more details about the upcoming movie, here is everything you need to know about Damsel.
Damsel Release Date: When Will The Movie Be Available On Netflix?
Damsel is set to be released worldwide on Netflix on October 13, 2023. With the refusal of Netflix to commit to theatrical releases, fans are very unlikely to see the film on the big screen.
In other words, it is likely to remain exclusively on the American streaming giant’s platform. The filming kicked off in February 2022 and was completed on July 1, 2022, in Tomar, a town in the Santarem district of Portugal.
Damsel Cast: Who Are The Actors Included In The Netflix Movie?
Aside from Millie Bobby Brown, other stars set to appear on Damsel include Black Widow actor Ray Winstone as the King, House of Cards star Robin Wright as Queen Isabelle, Nick Robinson as Prince Henry, Ricky Guillart as Sir Oded and Black Panther actress Angela Bassett as Lady Bayford, who will be the stepmom of Princess Elodie.
The Expanse star Shohreh Aghdashloo, as per Deadline, is also part of the cast, but her role has not been disclosed as of this writing. Brooke Carter, on the other hand, was confirmed to play as the young Princess Elodie.
Damsel Plot: What Is The Upcoming Netflix Film About?
The imminent Damsel movie is about a dutiful princess who agrees to marry a handsome prince only to find out later that it was all a trap. The royal family recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt.
The damsel learns that she is not going to be a princess after all. She is then thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, relying solely on her own wit and will to survive after realizing that no one is coming to save her but herself. Here is the official synopsis for Netflix’s Damsel:
“It’s a taut contained thriller about a Princess that thinks she is marrying a prince only to be thrown into a pit where she is being sacrificed to a dragon. Brown plays Elodie, who’s anxiously awaiting her wedding to Prince Henry and feeling pressure from her Father, who needs the money her marriage will bring, to be a good, obedient wife. After marrying Henry, Elodie realizes she’s been tricked into becoming a sacrificial offering for a cruel dragon who intends to eat her. Elodie must fight her way out of the dragon’s lair and eventually saves herself by slaying the Dragon.”
Damsel Trailer: Is There A Teaser For Netflix’s Imminent Movie?
Unfortunately, there is no trailer released for Damsel as of yet since Netflix only announced the official release date and major castings recently. Rest assured, when it does arrive EpicFlix will be sure to share it here.
Netflix, however, released a “Sizzle Reel” featuring clips from their 2023 slate, which includes Damsel. You can check the video below, where Millie Bobby Brown is seen at the 1-minute 25-second mark:
Stay tuned to EpicFlix for the latest news and updates about Damsel!
