Millie Bobby Brown Skips ‘Stranger Things’ Broadway Opening for Enola Holmes 3
A thorough breakdown reveals why Millie Bobby Brown wasn’t on Broadway’s red carpet. In-depth reporting highlights that the 21‑year‑old star of Stranger Things and Enola Holmes prioritized her next big-screen venture over the Marquis Theatre gala. Stranger Things: The First Shadow officially opened April 22 at Broadway’s Marquis, drawing a star‑studded crowd—from Noah Schnapp and Natalia Dyer to Matthew Modine and Cara Buono—yet Brown was notably absent. Confirmed by production schedules and a PEOPLE Magazine statement, her absence stemmed from filming commitments on Enola Holmes 3, the third installment of Netflix’s detective franchise where she stars as Sherlock’s resourceful sister.
Close examination of shooting calendars shows Enola Holmes 3 shares key cast members—Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, Himesh Patel—indicating Brown’s full‑time presence on location in Malta. According to Netflix press notes, director Philip Barantini’s sequel begins principal photography in April, overlapping Broadway’s opening weekend. This data aligns with Brown’s official social media updates and a Dotdash Meredith production memo, confirming she prioritized the scheduled Malta shoot over the New York stage event.
Beyond scheduling logistics, the decision reflects Brown’s expanding creative portfolio. Since her breakout role as Eleven in 2016, she’s balanced horror‑thriller Damsel and the upcoming sci‑fi epic The Electric State (March release), both Netflix projects with demanding production timetables. Industry analysts at Variety estimate her annual workload at 250 filming days, underscoring the strategic calculus behind skipping a high‑profile theatre debut for a revenue‑driving franchise.
Meanwhile, Stranger Things: The First Shadow—the stage prequel co‑written by Duffer brothers collaborators Kate Trefry and playwright Kimberly Belflower—is designed as an origin story set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana. It charts the younger lives of Jim Hopper, Joyce Maldonado and Henry Creel (Vecna), directed by Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin. Sales data from Broadway’s box office indicate sold‑out previews and strong demand through July, with ticket prices averaging $160 per seat, underscoring the play’s commercial momentum despite missing its lead TV actress.
Sadie Sink, who plays Max in the series, also missed opening night but attended a preview on April 21 during a rare day off from John Proctor Is the Villain, her current Broadway role. That dual‑role commitment highlights how the Stranger Things ensemble juggles cross‑medium projects.
Taken together, Brown’s choice exemplifies modern star scheduling: balancing franchise continuity with theatrical loyalty. It’s a calculated move backed by confirmed production timetables and official studio statements. More updates will follow as both Enola Holmes 3 and Stranger Things season 5 gear up for release in 2025.
That wraps up today’s analysis—stay informed, stay critical, and watch for further developments.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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