Millie Bobby Brown Makes Her Surprise Directorial Debut in ‘Enola Holmes 3’

Published 07/08/2026, 12:00 AM CDT

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Millie Bobby Brown is no longer defined only by the breakout role that introduced her to the world. In the years since Stranger Things, the actress has continued to work on her creative ambitions, balancing acting with producing the Enola Holmes films while establishing her beauty brand, Florence by Mills. Now, the 21-year-old might be interested in inching towards a different area in the entertainment world by directing a film. 

As it turns out, Brown has already quietly made her directorial debut with Enola Holmes 3. 

Millie Bobby Brown talks about directing scene in Enola Holmes 3

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During an interview with ScreenRant, Millie Bobby Brown was asked whether she would be interested in taking on a directorial role if there were future Enola Holmes films. Initially shy and hesitant, the actress admitted she was not sure but expressed gratitude when the host encouraged her to consider the job. And after some encouraging words from her co-star Louis Partridge and the host, Brown went on to reveal that she had directed a scene in Enola Holmes 3.

“I never thought it would really make the cut, and in the first cut, it didn't. And I was like, hilarious, and then the last cut it did, and it's in the film,” she said.

When asked which scene she directed, the actress revealed it was a particular scene in the movie, in which her character, Enola, tries to convince people to come to her wedding. She chose the location and took the camera out to shoot it. Now, the actress has worked with several directors over the years and knows a thing or two about the responsibilities that come with the role. So, it would not be surprising for the actress to take on the job. 

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Moreover, Enola Holmes 3 is not the first time she has stepped behind the camera.

Millie Bobby Brown’s directorial debut for short film

Enola Holmes 3 may have surprised fans with Millie Bobby Brown's behind-the-scenes contribution, but it was not her first time taking on the job. At just the age of 18, the actress stepped into the director's role for a Samsung short film, and she also starred in it, as per Teen Vogue. And interestingly, the entire film is shot on the Galaxy S22 Ultra using its Nightography features.

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This was perhaps her first taste of filmmaking from the other side of the camera. The short film follows a young girl, played by Honey, who finds encouragement from an older version of herself, portrayed by Brown. It also features a poem written and performed by the actress. From that early experiment to directing a scene in Enola Holmes 3, Brown is quite ahead in working on her creative ambitions alongside her acting career.

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Pritha Debroy

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Pritha Debroy is an Entertainment writer at NetflixJunkie who can seamlessly switch between breaking down an NBA play and obsessing over the latest K-drama twist. She has written over 3,400 NBA and NFL articles, but her true joy lies in diving into Netflix’s trendiest shows—unpacking themes, stories, and yes, the occasional celebrity chaos. When she is not writing, you’ll find her devouring thrillers (anything by Freida McFadden is an instant yes), revisiting comfort classics like 10 Things I Hate About You and 27 Dresses, or hunting for her next binge-worthy series.

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