Ortega, Byrne's 'Nasty' Drama
Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne Lead 'Nasty' Gymnastics Drama for Warner Bros.' Clockwork Label
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Clockwork is Warner Bros.' new indie label launched this year, led by former Neon CMO Christian Parkes, with Nasty among its early slate.
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Production is slated to begin this fall, with Deadline noting that cameras will roll this fall on Nasty.
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Clockwork’s broader slate includes high-profile projects beyond Nasty, such as The Brigands of Rattlecreek, a western with Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal and Tang Wei.
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Some outlets, such as Just Jared, have pegged Nasty for a 2027 theatrical release.
Jenna Ortega and Rose Byrne are set to star in "Nasty," a gymnastics drama about a young Olympic hopeful who clashes with her coach. Variety reports the film will be made under Clockwork, Warner Bros.' new indie label, with director Mary Bronstein at the helm.
Production is expected to begin this fall. Just Jared has pegged the film for a 2027 theatrical release. The project reunites Byrne and Bronstein after their acclaimed work together on "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You."
A Coach Becomes the Real Obstacle
"Nasty" centers on a prodigious young gymnast chasing Olympic glory. Her biggest threat is not a rival — it is her own coach. The story digs into the power dynamics and control that define elite sports at the highest level.
Isabella Jarosz wrote the screenplay. It landed on the 2024 Black List, an annual survey of the best unproduced scripts in Hollywood. The film marks Jarosz's first script sale, according to Yahoo News.
Ortega and Byrne Bring Star Power to Gymnastics Drama
Jenna Ortega is returning to Warner Bros. after her breakout role in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Rose Byrne brings fresh critical buzz from recent work. Together, they represent a high-profile pairing for what is designed as an indie-leaning production.
LuckyChap Entertainment is producing alongside Ortega. LuckyChap is the production company behind "Barbie" and several other hits. The combination of star power and a proven producing team gives "Nasty" a strong commercial foundation, even under an indie label banner.
Clockwork Is Warner Bros.' New Bet on Indie Films
Clockwork launched this year as Warner Bros.' dedicated indie label. Christian Parkes, the former chief marketing officer at Neon, leads the label. "Nasty" is one of its first announced projects, according to Variety.
The Clockwork slate is already stacked. Its other projects include "The Brigands of Rattlecreek," a western featuring Matthew McConaughey, Austin Butler, Pedro Pascal, and Tang Wei. That lineup signals Warner Bros. is serious about competing in the awards-friendly indie space.
Bronstein Returns to the Director's Chair
Mary Bronstein is directing "Nasty." She previously worked with Rose Byrne on "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," which earned strong reviews. Casting Byrne again suggests the two built real creative trust on that project.
No exact release date has been set beyond the projected 2027 window. Cameras are expected to roll this fall. With a Black List script, a seasoned director, and two well-known leads, "Nasty" arrives with significant early momentum.
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