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, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Albert Brooks in supporting roles.
Ella McCay | |
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Directed by | James L. Brooks |
Written by | James L. Brooks |
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Cinematography | Robert Elswit |
Edited by | Tracey Wadmore-Smith |
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Distributed by | 20th Century Studios |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
It will be released by 20th Century Studios in 2025.
Premise
editA young politician tries to balance work and family life while she takes over as Governor of her state.
Cast
editProduction
editIt was announced in November 2023 that James L. Brooks was set to write and 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]
Principal photography 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] Filming wrapped on May 3.[6]
Release
editThe film is set to be released in 2025 by 20th Century Studios. This was confirmed during the induction of Brooks as a Disney Legend during the 2024 Disney Legends ceremony at the D23 Expo on August 11, 2024.[7]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "'And that's a wrap!' Filming of 'Ella McCay' concludes Friday evening". The Providence Journal. May 3, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disney-legends-d23-star-studded-ceremony/
External links
edit- Ella McCay at IMDb