Netflix Executives Nearly Passed On Millie Bobby Brown For Not Looking Like A "Lead"!

Описание: It’s hard to imagine Stranger Things without its heartbeat, but Millie Bobby Brown was almost rejected for the role of Eleven. The Duffer Brothers have revealed that during the initial casting process, certain Netflix executives were skeptical because they didn’t think she "looked like a lead" or had the "acting range" to carry a massive series.

Before landing the role of a lifetime, Millie was in a "disheartened place," having faced constant rejection in the industry—including a devastating "no" for the role of Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones. The executives initially doubted whether an 11-year-old could handle the intense, near-silent emotional performance required for Season 1, with some even questioning if her look was "marketable" enough for a global hit.

Of course, the Duffer Brothers fought for her, and Millie proved the doubters wrong within minutes of her first take. Her performance became the series' breakout sensation, earning her two Emmy nominations before she was even 15. A decade later, as the show concludes in 2026, Millie has gone from "not looking like a lead" to becoming one of the most powerful and highest-paid stars in Hollywood history.

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