Millie Bobby Brown to Lead Netflix Comedy About an Ex-Couple’s Mexico Trip

Millie Bobby Brown has landed her next Netflix project, a comedy called Non-Refundable, in which she will star and serve as a producer. She is set to appear opposite Jack Innanen, the breakout performer from FX’s Adults, according to the report. The film follows Nate, played by Innanen, and Dani, played by Brown, a former couple who are still responsible for paying for their wedding venue even though their relationship has ended. Rather than letting the plans go to waste, the exes head to Mexico out of spite and attempt to outdo one another by bringing new dates along. Paul Briganti, an Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live alum, is attached to direct. The screenplay is based on a spec script by David Bernstein. Producers include Brown and Jake Bongiovi for PCMA, along with Andrew Swett and Aaron Ryder for Embrace Entertainment, and Will Speck and Josh Gordon for Speck + Gordon Inc. Eric Fineman and David Kern are executive producers. The report describes Non-Refundable as a high-concept commercial comedy, mixing broad laughs with emotional stakes. Netflix executives reportedly saw the project as a chance to bring back a kind of romantic comedy that has become less common, and sources said Bernstein’s script made a strong impression, with staff quoting its jokes and discussing its set pieces. Brown has become closely associated with Netflix’s large-scale genre titles, including Stranger Things, Damsel and the Enola Holmes movies. Executives were also reportedly impressed by her comedic work in Just Picture It, an upcoming Netflix romantic comedy in which she stars with Gabriel LaBelle. Innanen drew attention for playing Paul Baker in Adults, while Briganti was selected to direct in part for his six seasons of work at SNL. His credits include directing digital shorts and Please Don’t Destroy videos, as well as a COVID-era cold open featuring Brad Pitt as Dr. Anthony Fauci.