Reports seem to indicate that Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown has been in talks with Disney to star in an upcoming Star Wars project.
I can reveal the Star Wars fan has held secret talks with Disney executives – and could have a £12million payday.
Millie, 18, and her father and manager Robert are already friends with franchise boss Kathleen Kennedy.
The Stranger Things actress is taking home a million dollars an episode for the new series of the Netflix saga – but could get 15 times that for a Star Wars flick.
Brown’s appeal to younger audiences makes her market value of £12million minimum “an easy decision for Disney.”
A source tells me: “Millie is on Disney’s radar for the new Star Wars projects.
“She’s had contact with Kathleen, who is aware of her desire to feature in a movie or play a central role in one of the new TV projects for Disney Plus.
The conversations are informal but there’s huge mutual respect there.
“The Disney executives know just how much of an icon she is already for the 10 to 30-year-old audience and what that brings in terms of appeal.
“She could easily take home $15m for a first film or series.
“And she doesn’t need to audition – it’s more a case of how the director and her bond. She has the gravitas to hold down the lead for that universe.”
Millie has Stranger Things and Enola Holmes 2 commitments to finish, but has time in her schedule next year if things move quickly.
Brown has previously said that she would like a role in Star Wars, indicating that playing a young Princess Leia would be her ideal role. Until we hear something from Disney/Lucasfilm take this report with a grain of salt.
