Netflix released the first trailer for ‘Damsel,’ starring Millie Bobby Brown. The dark fantasy film will premiere on Netflix on March 8, 2024. Watch the trailer below.
Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo from a screenplay by Dan Mazeau. The film also stars Angela Bassett, Robin Wright, Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Brooke Carter, and Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Speaking to Netflix, Brown said, “She’s a damsel who doesn’t need to be saved.” Brown added, “She saves herself in many ways. It subverts what you expect: You’re expecting the prince to turn around and save her, and… no. Don’t wait for the prince.”
What is the Plot of ‘Damsel’?
A dutiful damsel (Bobby Brown) 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.
Fresnadillo said, “What I really loved in the script from Dan Mazeau was embracing the idea of a fantasy adventure and a princess and dragon story, but taking it into a place [where] it’s completely upside down.” Fresnadillo added, “It was a very intense journey that I was so excited to design and to develop. At its core, this is such a beautiful story about a young woman becoming a strong, independent, and empowered adult. Elodie doesn’t have any kind of support. It’s a real survival experience.”
The film will be produced by Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum of Roth Kirschenbaum Films. Millie Bobby Brown, through her PCMA banner, serves as an executive producer alongside Mazeau, Zack Roth, and Chris Castaldi. Orchid Productions Ltd is also involved in the production. The film’s budget is estimated to be between $60 and $70 million.
When Will ‘Damsel’ Premiere on Netflix?
‘Damsel’ will premiere on Netflix on March 8, 2024.
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