Millie Bobby Brown Books Lead In Graphic Novel Adaptation 'The Electric State'
Millie Bobby Brown has lined up her third film role – The Electric State!
The 16-year-old actress is set to star in the upcoming graphic novel adaptation, which is being produced and directed by the Russo brothers, Joe and Anthony, according to Deadline.
Here’s a synopsis: “Set in an alternative future, it tells the story of a teenage girl (Brown) who realizes that a strange but sweet robot who comes to her has actually been sent by her missing brother. She and the robot set out to find the brother in an imaginative world of humans mixing with all manner of robots, uncovering a grand conspiracy in the process.â€
“We’re thrilled to have this deal with Universal who has committed to a theatrical release of Electric State,†the Russo brothers said in a statement. “This is incredible news for us as filmmakers, and for audiences around the world who want an opportunity to experience films in theaters again. This is also a positive sign that, as vaccines become available, the theatrical market is returning.â€
Millie also has two other films in the works at Netflix, that she’s both starring in and executive producing – Damsel and The Girls I’ve Been.