Ella McCay
2025 American film
- James L. Brooks
- Julie Ansell
- Richard Sakai
- Emma Mackey
- Woody Harrelson
- Ayo Edebiri
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Rebecca Hall
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Albert Brooks
Production
companies
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- 20th Century Studios
- Gracie Films
Release date
Ella McCay is an upcoming American comedy film written and directed by James L. Brooks. It stars Emma Mackey as the title character, with Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Hall, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Albert Brooks in supporting roles.
It will be released by 20th Century Studios in 2025.
Premise
A young politician tries to balance work and family life while she takes over as Governor of her state.
Cast
- Emma Mackey as Ella McCay
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Woody Harrelson
- Ayo Edebiri
- Albert Brooks
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Spike Fearn
- Jack Lowden
- Erica McDermott
- Rebecca Hall
Production
It was announced in November 2023 that James L. Brooks was set to direct his first film in thirteen years, with 20th Century Studios set as the distributor. Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, Kumail Nanjiani and Spike Fearn set to star.[1] In February 2024, Jack Lowden and Rebecca Hall joined the cast.[2][3]
Filming began on February 1, 2024 in Rhode Island, with Brooks and the cast appearing at a press conference at the Rhode Island State House to announce production had begun.[4] It will also shoot in Cleveland, Ohio.[5]
References
- ^ Kroll, Justin (November 20, 2023). "James L. Brooks New Film Ella McCay Sets All-Star Ensemble That Includes Emma Mackey, Woody Harrelson, Jamie Lee Curtis And Albert Brooks As 20th Century Boards Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 7, 2024). "Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden Joins James L. Brooks Next Film Ella McCay". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (February 20, 2024). "Rebecca Hall Joins James L. Brooks Next Film 'Ella McCay' For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Edward (February 1, 2024). "In R.I. to film a movie, Jamie Lee Curtis tells California: 'This is how you do it'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "Tax Credits Awarded for 8 Ohio Film Productions". The Business Journal. August 2, 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
External links
- Ella McCay at IMDb
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