Jenna Ortega, Rose Byrne Set for 'Nasty' at Warner Bros Clockwork Label
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Key Points:
- Warner Bros. Clockwork is set to begin filming "Nasty" this fall, starring Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Rose Byrne, directed by Mary Bronstein.
- "Nasty," based on a 2024 Black List screenplay by Isabella Jarosz, follows a talented gymnast competing for an Olympic spot while facing challenges from her coach.
- The project reunites Byrne with Bronstein, following their previous collaboration on "If I Had Legs I’d Kick You," which earned Byrne multiple award nominations and wins.
- Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap and Jenna Ortega are producing "Nasty," marking Ortega's return to Warner Bros. after her successful roles in "Wednesday" and "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."
- Key talent and production representatives include CAA for Bronstein, Jarosz, Ortega, Byrne, and LuckyChap, with additional legal and management support from various agencies.
