A planned Netflix biopic about Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug has been scrapped after Millie Bobby Brown exited the project over creative differences with producers, according to Deadline.
The film, titled Perfect, was set to chronicle Strug’s iconic performance at the 1996 Olympic Games, where she competed despite an ankle injury and helped secure a team gold medal for the United States. Brown had been attached to star in the lead role.
Sources cited by Deadline said Brown left the production due to disagreements over the film’s direction. Representatives for Brown, Netflix and Strug have not publicly commented on the reported development. The project had undergone several behind-the-scenes changes.
Gia Coppola was initially attached to direct before Cate Shortland took over directing duties. John P. Lopez and Ronnie Sandahl were reportedly working on the screenplay.
Strug, who is now 48, was part of the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, famously known as the “Magnificent Seven” at the 1996 Olympic Games. Her second vault, performed after sustaining an ankle injury on her first attempt, secured gold in the team event. She was later carried off the mat by coach Béla Károlyi, a moment that remains one of the most iconic images in Olympic history.
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Despite her departure from Perfect, Brown remains actively involved in several projects with Netflix. She is set to star in and produce Enola Holmes 3, which is scheduled for release in summer 2026, and will also appear in the romantic comedy Just Picture It alongside Gabriel LaBelle. In addition, Brown is attached to a screen adaptation of her 2023 novel Nineteen Steps.
Kerri Strug’s Illustrious Career And Financial Standing In 2026
Kerri Strug’s legacy remains closely tied to her performance at the 1996 Olympics, which elevated her to national prominence. Her career included earlier success at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where she won a bronze medal as one of the youngest members of the U.S. team.
Following her Olympic breakthrough, Strug secured endorsement deals, appeared on magazine covers, and participated in touring productions, including ice shows. These opportunities contributed significantly to her earnings.
As of 2026, Strug’s net worth is estimated at $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Her income has come from her gymnastics career, endorsements, public appearances, and later professional roles.
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After retiring from competitive gymnastics, Strug pursued higher education, studying at UCLA and Stanford University, where she earned a master’s degree in social psychology. She later worked as a teacher and held positions in Washington, D.C., including roles with the U.S. Treasury Department and the Department of Justice.
