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Millie Bobby Brown's Nineteen Steps: All about the Netflix's film adaptation

Beyond being known for hits like Stranger Things and Damsel, Millie Bobby Brown is praised for being a great writer, as she proved with "Nineteen Steps". Here, check out everything about the film adaptation by Netflix.

Millie Bobby Brown for the book Nineteen Steps.
© @FilmUpdatesMillie Bobby Brown for the book Nineteen Steps.

Millie Bobby Brown has proven to be a great actress but also a skilled writer recently, especially since the release of her first novel last year. This week, it was confirmed that her novel will have its own adaptation.

Netflix has acquired the rights to produce a movie based on “Nineteen Steps“, which will be starring the author herself. The events are inspired by her own family history and it follows an epic story of love during World War 2

The it girl, who is also the main face of Stranger Things, has been featured in several productions by the streaming giant, becoming the highest-paid young actress in the industry. Check out everything about the drama

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Who are the cast of Nineteen Steps?

Millie Bobby Brown will not only be one of the producers of Nineteen Steps, but she has also signed on with Netflix to star in the film. Her role has not yet been revealed, but it is possible that she will play the role of Nellie Morris.

So far, she is the only confirmed star, as the project is still in pre-production, which likely means the casting process is not yet complete. This means we’ll have to wait for more details.

Millie Bobby Brown with her book in 2023 (Source: @TheFilmBase)

Millie Bobby Brown with her book in 2023 (Source: @TheFilmBase)

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What is Nineteen Steps about?

According to Deadline, the story follows Nellie Morris, an 18-year-old living in the Bethnal Green neighborhood in East London. Action, romance, drama and historical moments are all present in this narrative.

The protagonist herself must also face the challenges of life during wartime, including the threat of bombings, rationing, and the emotional turmoil of being separated from her loved ones.

All of this unfolds while she begins a new romance with the American aviator Ray. The outlet reported that at the historical core of the novel, written by the actress and Kathleen McGurl, is the Bethnal Green subway disaster.

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Who is responsible for Nineteen Steps?

Of course, Millie Bobby Brown will produce under her own label, PCMA, but she won’t be the only one with experience behind the project—Anthony McCarten (The Theory of Everything) will be adapting the screenplay.

In addition to the four-time Oscar nominee, Jonathan Eirich will also be involved, producing through Rideback, with Nick Reynolds serving as executive producer for the company. The film’s director has not yet been confirmed.

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