Ella McCay

Ella McCay
Ella McCay
Directed by	James L. Brooks
Written by	James L. Brooks
Produced by	James L. Brooks; Julie Ansell; Richard Sakai;
Starring	Emma Mackey; Woody Harrelson; Spike Fearn; Ayo Edebiri; Kumail Nanjiani; Jack Lowden; Rebecca Hall; Troy Garity; Jamie Lee Curtis; Albert Brooks;
Cinematography	Robert Elswit
Edited by	Tracey Wadmore-Smith
Production; company	Gracie Films
Distributed by	20th Century Studios
Country	United States
Language	English

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, Spike Fearn, Kumail Nanjiani, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Troy Garity, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Albert Brooks in supporting roles.

It is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Studios.

Premise

A young politician tries to balance work and family life while she takes over as Governor of her state.

Cast

Production

It 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 in Rhode Island on February 1, 2024, with Brooks and the cast appearing at a press conference at the Rhode Island State House to announce production had begun.^[4] Filming was announced as wrapped on May 3,^[5] but as of January 2025, more scenes were planned to be shot in Rhode Island in March.^[6] It was also expected to shoot in Cleveland, Ohio.^[7]

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 February 2, 2024.
^ "'And that's a wrap!' Filming of 'Ella McCay' concludes Friday evening". The Providence Journal. May 3, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
^ Parker, Paul Edward (January 5, 2025). "'Ella McCay' movie to return to Providence for more filming in March". The Providence Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
^ "Tax Credits Awarded for 8 Ohio Film Productions". The Business Journal. August 2, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2024.

External links

Ella McCay at IMDb

[1] 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.

[2] Kroll, Justin (February 7, 2024). "Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden Joins James L. Brooks Next Film Ella McCay". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 February 2024.

[3] Kroll, Justin (February 20, 2024). "Rebecca Hall Joins James L. Brooks Next Film 'Ella McCay' For 20th Century". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 20, 2024.

[4] 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 February 2, 2024.

[5] "'And that's a wrap!' Filming of 'Ella McCay' concludes Friday evening". The Providence Journal. May 3, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.

[6] Parker, Paul Edward (January 5, 2025). "'Ella McCay' movie to return to Providence for more filming in March". The Providence Journal. Retrieved January 6, 2025.

[7] "Tax Credits Awarded for 8 Ohio Film Productions". The Business Journal. August 2, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2024.

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