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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 |
Ella McCay is an upcoming American political comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks. The film stars Emma Mackey as the title character, with Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson in supporting roles.
Ella McCay is scheduled to be released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on December 12, 2025.
An idealistic young politician juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor. [1]
In November 2023, it was announced that James L. Brooks was set to write and direct his first film in thirteen years, with 20th Century Studios set as the distributor and Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, Kumail Nanjiani and Spike Fearn set to star. [6] In February 2024, Jack Lowden and Rebecca Hall joined the cast. [7] [8]
Principal photography began in Rhode Island on February 1, 2024. [9] Filming was announced as wrapped on May 3, [10] but as of January 2025, more scenes were planned to be shot in Rhode Island in March. [11] It was also expected to shoot in Cleveland and New Orleans that same month. [12] [13] In March 2025, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker and Joey Brooks were revealed to be part of the cast. [14] This film is Kavner's first feature film appearance since The Simpsons Movie in 2007 (which was also written and produced by James L. Brooks), and her first live-action role since Click in 2006.
Ella McCay is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 12, 2025. It was previously scheduled to release on September 19, 2025. [15]