Born in Conyers, Georgia, on April 9, 1998, Elle Fanning has become one of Hollywood’s most gifted and adaptable young actors. Her career started at a very young age; she costarred with acting great Sean Penn in the 2001 movie “I Am Sam” at the tender age of two. This auspicious beginning hinted to an incredible cinematic journey. Elle Fanning’s notoriety in Hollywood grew along with her. In a variety of films, such as “Super 8” (2011), “Maleficent” (2014), and “The Neon Demon” (2016), she gave exceptional performances.
Elle received praise from critics for her flexibility and fascinating on-screen persona in the aforementioned movies as well as a number of other endeavors. She received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Catherine the Great in the Hulu series “The Great,” which was a turning point in her career. Despite her young, Elle Fanning has a multi-decade career, and her star power keeps growing, indicating even more success in the film industry. A list of Elle Fanning’s upcoming projects can be found here.
I Am Sybil (TBA)
Elle Fanning and Sarah Paulson have been cast as the leads in ‘I Am Sybil,’ a forthcoming film directed by Mirrah Foulkes, who co-adapted it with Jen Silverman from Debbie Nathan’s best-selling book. The movie dives into the captivating real-life narrative surrounding the case of Sybil, one of the earliest widely recognized instances of Dissociative Identity Disorder. This gripping tale ignited a significant public discourse on questions of identity and mental health. As of now, the project is in the pre-production phase, generating considerable excitement as it prepares to bring this thought-provoking story to the screen.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles (TBA)
Fanning will star in the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ based on Rufi Thorpe’s book. David E. Kelley serves as the showrunner of the eight-part series set in the world of OnlyFans with a wrestling twist. It follows Margo Millet, a former pro-wrestler who lives on her own. She enrolls at the local junior college and gets into a short affair with her English teacher, becoming pregnant and deciding to keep the baby. On the verge of getting evicted and all out of money, her estranged father, Jinx, arrives at her doorstep and moves in with her. Margo then opens an OnlyFans account and uses Jinx’s advice to make a compelling character that people will like. She soon tastes success, but is she prepared for it?
Fanning will play Margot. The rest of the cast includes Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, and Thaddea Graham. Kidman is reportedly playing Margo and her professor’s mediator. Pfeiffer will play Shyanne, Margo’s mother, who has worked at Bloomingdales for 15 years following a six-year spell at Hooters. ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is in its pre-production phase and specifics regarding the production are awaiting.
Predator: Badlands (2025)
Fanning is the sole confirmed cast member of “Predator: Badlands,” the upcoming film in the “Predators” franchise. The sci-fi horror movie, which was directed by Dan Trachtenberg and was based on a scenario he co-wrote with Patrick Aison, is said to be set from the perspective of the alien hunter. Other cast members are yet unknown, and the plot is being kept secret. The movie is now under post-production and is scheduled for release on November 7, 2025.
Rosebush Pruning (TBA)
An eagerly awaited psychological drama, ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ is on the horizon, featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, Riley Keough, Lukas Gage, Callum Turner, Jamie Bell, Elena Anaya, and Tracy Letts. Helmed by director Karim Aïnouz and brought to life through a script crafted by Greek screenwriter Efthimis Filippou, the film weaves a haunting narrative centered around a young man wrestling with epilepsy who concocts a chilling scheme to rid himself of his dysfunctional family.
This cinematic endeavor stands as an adaptation of the psychological classic ‘Fists in the Pocket’ by Marco Bellochio, which made its mark on the silver screen half a century ago. ‘Rosebush Pruning’ is currently in the post-production stage, generating palpable anticipation among film enthusiasts eagerly awaiting its release.
Sentimental Value (TBA)
Fanning will appear in Joachim Trier’s upcoming comedy drama “Sentimental Value” with Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård. The film, which was written by Trier and Eskil Vogt, will show a family in Oslo, the home they have occupied for many generations, and how their past has repeatedly come up in unexpected ways. The narrative centers on actress Nora and her sister Agnes as they deal with their mother’s passing. Their father, a former well-known filmmaker named Gustav, comes back into their lives with a comeback movie script and offers Nora the lead part. During a career retrospective in France, he meets a dedicated Hollywood actress and offers her the role that was intended for Nora, but she declines. As the film’s production gets underway, Gustav has the opportunity to repair his relationship with his daughters.
Reinsve will play Nora, Skarsgård will play Gustav, and Fanning will play an American movie star—likely the one Gustav assigns to the part. Jesper Christensen, Ash Smith, Catherine Cohen, Cory Michael Smith, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas make up the remaining cast. The movie is currently in post-production and is anticipated to debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.
The Maid of Orleans (TBA)
The cast of Sarah Elizabeth Mintz’s daring film, “The Maid of Orleans,” is set to be led by Elle Fanning, Christopher Abbott, and Nadia Tereszkiewicz. “The Maid of Orleans,” which takes loose inspiration from Mintz’s own life experiences, promises to explore the complex relationships of sexual power on and off the movie set. Elle Fanning plays the part of Rebecca Spielman in this gripping story.
Spielman, a recent film school graduate, travels to Paris to work as an assistant to Sammy Lindberg (Christopher Abbott), a talented but troubled up-and-coming filmmaker. In a gripping examination of ambition and desire, Spielman becomes entangled in a complicated web of passion and loyalty as the production of Sammy’s new “Joan of Arc” picks up steam. Tereszkiewicz will play Celine, the actress portraying Joan of Arc. Currently in the pre-production phase, ‘The Maid of Orleans’ is poised to deliver a compelling examination of the human condition against the backdrop of the filmmaking world.
