Kicking off Saturday of Netflix Geeked Week 2023, a tantalizing piece of teaser art for Damsel has been released, igniting excitement for the fantasy film which was originally slated to release last month but is now scheduled for 2024. Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Damsel is poised to redefine the fairy tale genre with a narrative that champions self-reliance over the antiquated damsel-in-distress trope.
Shattering the Glass Slipper
The film follows Elodie, a young woman played by Millie Bobby Brown, who is led to believe she will marry a charming prince and live happily ever after. This illusion is brutally shattered when she is sacrificed to a dragon to settle an ancient debt. Trapped in a dragon’s lair, Elodie quickly realizes that waiting for a knight in shining armor is not an option; she must become her own savior.
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Brown’s portrayal of Elodie is supported by a formidable ensemble. Angela Bassett, after her powerful performance in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, takes on the role of Lady Bayford, Elodie’s stepmother. Robin Wright, whose roles have long since become iconic, appears as Queen Isabelle, bringing gravitas and wisdom to the screen. The film also features Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Brooke Carter, each contributing to the rich tapestry of this fantastical world.
Millie Bobby Brown: A Modern Heroine
Brown, who also serves as a producer on Damsel, continues to build her repertoire of characters that break away from traditional confines. Following her critically acclaimed work as Enola Holmes, Brown’s Elodie is another testament to her commitment to portraying empowered female characters who take charge of their destinies.
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The newly released key art for Damsel (featured above) promises an epic adventure that blends the mystique of ancient lore with the urgency of modern storytelling. The presence of a dragon adds a layer of primal fear and wonder, setting the stage for a confrontation that is as much about inner strength as it is about battling external monsters… like dragons.
A New Chapter in Fairy Tales
With Damsel, Netflix is set to deliver a film that not only entertains but also inspires. It challenges the audience to reconsider the narratives we’ve been told and the heroes we’ve been shown. As we count down to the film’s release, the teaser art serves as a beacon, calling viewers to a world where fairy tales are not just about magic and princes, but about the power of self-reliance and courage in the face of daunting challenges.
Damsel is set to premiere in 2024 exclusively on Netflix
About Damsel
Release Date: 2024
Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo
Writer: Dan Mazeau
Executive Producers: Sue Baden-Powell, Mark Bomback, Millie Bobby Brown, Robert Brown, Dan Mazeau
Producers: Morgan Bushe, Chris Castaldi, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth
Cinematography: Larry Fong
Distribution: Netflix
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, Nick Robinson, Ray Winstone, Brooke Carter, Ulli Ackermann
Logline
A dutiful damsel 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.
Will Elodie’s journey inspire a new generation to find strength within themselves? How will the film’s portrayal of heroism resonate in a world hungry for stories of empowerment? And what conversations will Damsel spark about the roles we assign to ourselves and others in our own narratives? Let us know what you think on social media!
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