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Sophia Lillis Talks About Nancy Drew's Icon Status in Bonus Clip - Watch Now!

Sophia Lillis is gushing over how much of an icon is in this exclusive clip from the Bluray/DVD of Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase.

The clip is just one of many featured on the release, which is on digital TODAY, March 26th and Blu-ray and DVD on April 2nd.

In the flick, Nancy gets the opportunity to use her detective skills to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion.

Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local “mean girl” Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case.

Check out the clip now!

Sophia Lillis Talks About the Pressure of Playing Nancy Drew

Sophia Lillis got her big break by playing the beloved role of Beverly in the remake of It and now she’s remaking another classic role!

The 17-year-old actress is playing the iconic teenage detective Nancy Drew in the new movie Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, which is in theaters now.

We caught up with Sophia to learn about the pressures of playing a classic character, how she bonded with the cast, and what she did to get into the mindset of Nancy. Check it out:

Just Jared: Nancy Drew is such an iconic character. Were you nervous about taking the role because of that? Was there any kind of pressure for you?

Sophia Lillis: Yes! It was a lot of pressure! She is such an iconic character. Even though I didn’t read too many of the books when I was younger, I certainly knew who she was. And everyone on the crew were huge fans and kept coming up to me saying how important she was to them-so, yeah, lots of pressure.

JJ: The Hidden Staircase is actually the second book of the novel series. Did you know about the series before taking the role? What changed from the book?

SL: The character in the book is much less reliant on her family and friends. In the book her Dad is barely even there but the movie really focuses on her relationship with her Dad after the death of her Mother. In the book she really goes off on her own to solve the mystery but in the movie she definitely needs the help of her friends.

JJ: What kind of bonding did you do with the cast before kicking off filming, if any?

SL: We had a week of rehearsals. Katt Shea (the director) is also an acting coach so we played a lot of acting games. We would do a scene like we were in a soap opera or sing it like a real opera. It was a lot of fun and helped us learn the lines at the same time.

Click inside to read the rest of our exclusive interview… More Here! »

Sophia Lillis Dolls Up for 'Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase' Premiere!

Sophia Lillis is pretty in pink as she strikes a pose at the premiere of her new movie Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase held at AMC Century City 15 on Sunday (March 10) in Century City, Calif.

The 17-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Linda Lavin, Laura Slade Wiggins, Zoe Renee, Melanie Leanne Miller, Evan Castelloe, Jon Briddell, and Mackenzie Graham.

Also in attendance were Coop and Cami Ask The World‘s Olivia Sanabia and Kim Possible‘s Ciara Wilson.

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase hits theaters on Friday (March 15) – Watch the trailer here!

FYI: Sophia is wearing a Rodarte dress, Miu Miu shoes, and APM Monaco earrings.

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Sophia Lillis Stars as Nancy Drew - See the New Movie Poster! (Exclusive)

Sophia Lillis is playing the title role in the upcoming movie Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase and the film’s poster is debuting exclusively on JustJared.com!

The 16-year-old actress, who rose to fame with her role as Beverly Marsh in the It remake, will be introduced to a younger fan-base with the new movie.

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase, which was produced by Ellen DeGeneres, is set to hit theaters on March 15.

Here is the official synopsis: “After the death of his wife, Carson Drew decides to leave Chicago behind and make a fresh start with his daughter in River Heights. But for 16-year-old Nancy Drew, life in a small town is mighty dull. She longs for excitement, adventure, and the chance to make a difference. Nancy gets that opportunity when she is asked to help solve the ghostly activity at the Twin Elms mansion. Can she help explain the creaking footsteps, exploding lightbulbs and the ominous creature? Is it the handiwork of high-school bully Derek Barnes? Or is it possible that the ghost of original owner Malcolm Colfax is back for revenge? Recruiting her best friends George and Bess, along with local ‘mean girl’ Helen, Nancy Drew is on the case!”

Watch the trailer right here too!

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'It' Actress Sophia Lillis to Star in 'Gretel & Hansel'

Gretel and Hansel has found its star!

Sophia Lillis has signed on to star as one of the titular in the upcoming reimagining of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

The 16-year-old actress’ breakout role was in the 2017 film It as Beverly Marsh before portraying a young Amy Adams in HBO’s miniseries Sharp Objects.

“The story is described as being set a long time ago in a distant fairy tale countryside and focuses on a young girl who leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil,” THR reports.

The role of Hansel still has not been cast yet.

The Kids from 'It' Attend the MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018!

The young stars from the horror movie It step out together on the red carpet at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Saturday (June 16) at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wyatt Oleff, Finn Wolfhard, Chosen Jacobs, Jaeden Lieberher, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Sophia Lillis joined forces to represent the film, which has four nominations.

Jackson Robert Scott, who played little Georgie, also was there!

It is nominated for Best Movie, Best Villain for Bill Skarsgard, Most Frightened Performance for Sophia, and Best On-Screen Team for the seven main kids.

FYI: Sophia is wearing an Emporio Armani dress, a kate spade new york shirt and clutch, and Swarovski jewelry. Finn is wearing Prada.

15+ pictures inside of the cast of It at the awards show… More Here! »

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'It' Actress Sophia Lillis Starts Filming 'Nancy Drew' Movie (Photos)

Sophia Lillis does a wheelie on her skateboard while filming a scene for the upcoming movie Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase on Thursday (May 31) in Los Angeles.

The 16-year-old actress, best known for playing Beverly Marsh in the 2017 remake of It, is playing the title character in the upcoming Warner Bros movie.

The new movie “centers on a pair of elderly sisters and their strange experiences in their Victorian-era house, leading to the duo being accused of murder. Nancy must act quickly to save the sisters from jail,” according to Variety.

Ellen DeGeneres is one of the producers on the movie!

Learn more about Sophia with our interview on RawPages.com.

30+ pictures inside of Sophia Lillis on the movie set… More Here! »

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