Stranger Things star unrecognisable in new Netflix film across from Marvel icon

Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt are gearing up to share the screen in a fresh Netflix flick. The starlet from Stranger Things and the Marvel hero are set to headline The Electric State, slated for a 2025 release.

The upcoming sci-fi film, set in the 90s, is the brainchild of Marvel maestros Joe and Anthony Russo. The Electric State draws its inspiration from the graphic novel by Simon Stalenhag, spinning the tale of a girl who allies with a robot in her quest to locate her lost brother.

A slew of promotional images from the movie have been unveiled, featuring Millie, 20, and Chris, 45, fully immersed in their roles as Michelle and Keats. Millie is seen flaunting vibrant blonde locks and a full fringe, while Chris sports long, tousled dark blonde hair complemented by a robust moustache.

An initial glimpse of the film's robotic characters has also been shared, with snapshots showcasing Millie in the company of colossal robots. The film's cast also includes Ke Huy Quan as Dr Amherst, Giancarlo Eposito as Colonel Marshall Bradbury and Stanley Tucci as Ethan Skate.

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Millie has shed light on her latest acting venture, drawing parallels between her character Michelle and her renowned Stranger Things persona Eleven. Speaking to Vanity Fair, she said: "We're technically both the same age, so I feel like it was just: What are moments that I wouldn't show my weakness? What are moments that I would? And I just played with that," reports the Daily Record.

"I really want her to show that she's made of stone because I want that to be the perception of who she is. But actually, as you get to know her, she softens and she warms up. And I tried to implement as much of my own experiences into her as possible."

Joe Russo, creator of The Electric State, also shared insights into Simon Stalenhag's book and its relevance today. He pointed out: "It felt like a story about broken families and broken people trying to find each other in a broken world. It also felt resonant to us, raising our kids in a technology-heavy world. It could be an assaultive theme if the story were set in the present day."

He commended Stalenhag for being "so clever" in his depiction of humans "using technology to dehumanise themselves", narrating a tale of "technology that aspires to become human".

While the official release date for The Electric State hasn't been announced, theres buzz that Netflix plans to premiere the film in March 2025.