CC: Emily

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CC: Emily
Directed byAlicia Macdonald
Screenplay byRachel Hirons
Produced by
  • Tim Bevan
  • Eric Fellner
Starring
CinematographyRachel Clark
Edited byPhil Hignett
Production
company
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

CC: Emily is an upcoming British-set romantic comedy film directed by Alicia MacDonald and produced by Working Title Films.

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Cast

Production

The film is written by Rachel Hirons, directed by Alicia MacDonald and produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner for Working Title Films. Olivier Kaempfer is producing for Parkville and Focus Features have worldwide rights. [1]

The cast is led by Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn and also includes Ella Maisy Purvis. [2] [3] The film features an appearance by British guitar band Blossoms.

Principal photography took place in Manchester in August and September 2024. [4] [5]

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