Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming fantasy film Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown as a princess who finds herself in a perilous situation. The film, directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Dan Mazeau, is set to premiere on the streaming platform on March 8.

Damsel: A twist on the classic fairy tale

Damsel follows the story of a young princess(Millie Bobby Brown) who agrees to marry a handsome prince, unaware that she is being used as a pawn by the royal family. They have secretly arranged for her to be sacrificed to a fire-breathing dragon, in order to repay an ancient debt. Trapped in a cave with the fearsome beast, she must use her intelligence and courage to escape and uncover the truth behind the sinister plot.

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The film promises to subvert the expectations of the traditional fairy tale, where the damsel in distress waits for the prince to rescue her. Instead, the princess takes matters into her own hands and becomes the hero of her own story. Millie Bobby Brown, who is best known for her role as Eleven in Stranger Things, said of her character, “She’s a damsel who doesn’t need to be saved. She saves herself in many ways. It subverts what you expect: You’re expecting the prince to turn around and save her, and… no. Don’t wait for the prince.”

A star-studded cast and crew

Damsel also features an impressive cast of supporting actors, including Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett and Robin Wright. The film is produced by Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Chris Castaldi, who have previously worked on blockbuster films such as Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland and The Chronicles of Narnia.

The director, Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, is known for his work on the horror film 28 Weeks Later and the thriller Intruders. The writer, Dan Mazeau, has written scripts for Wrath of the Titans, The Flash and Van Helsing.

Damsel is one of the many original films that Netflix has planned for 2024, as it continues to expand its content library and compete with other streaming services. The film is expected to appeal to fans of fantasy, adventure and female empowerment.

You can watch the teaser for Damsel here: