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‘Stranger Things’ Star Millie Bobby Brown Locks Down Huge Movie Payout, Highest Under-20 Actor In Hollywood

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Eighteen-year-old Millie Bobby Brown has the highest paying salary for an actor under the age of 20 in Hollywood for her role in the upcoming sequel, Enola Holmes 2, on Netflix, according to reports.

The British actress and model is thought to be “making history” with a $10 million salary for the movie. Brown is known for her starring role as Eleven in the TV series “Stranger Things,” a sci-fi thriller that recently released a fourth season that was a record-breaking success for Netflix.

In the 2020 film “Enola Holmes,” Brown plays the role of famous detective Sherlock Holmes’ sister, Enola. She will continue as the character in the sequel. Henry Cavill will also resume the role of Sherlock Holmes. Brown’s Enola Holmes 2 salary makes her the fourth highest paid actress, according to Bola VIP. The Enola Holmes star is not only the lead actress in this film, she’s also a producer.

Enola Holmes was based on Nancy Springer books, “The Adventures of Enola Holmes.” This mystery film filled with action and adventure quickly became one of the most-watched original Netflix outings, thanks to an estimated 76 million households watching the movie in its first four weeks,” according to MovieWeb. Brown landed a $6.1 million dollar contract to play the role of Enola, according to sources from Bola VIP.


The highest upfront salary actor under the age of 20 will also be starring in the sci-fi movie, “Electric State,” which is directed by the Russo Brothers. She will also appear in “Damsel,” an action adventure movie that is set to be released later this year. Brown, who was named as one of the 100 most influential people by Time in 2018, also has her own makeup and skincare line called Florence by Mills.