Ella McCay
{{Infobox film
| name = Ella McCay
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| director = James L. Brooks
| producer = {{Plainlist|
- James L. Brooks
- Richard Sakai
- Julie Ansell
- Jennifer Simchowitz
}}
| writer = James L. Brooks
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Emma Mackey
- Woody Harrelson
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Spike Fearn
- Ayo Edebiri
- Jack Lowden
- Rebecca Hall
- Julie Kavner
- Becky Ann Baker
- Joey Brooks
- Albert Brooks
- Jamie Lee Curtis
}}
| music =
| cinematography = Robert Elswit
| editing = Tracey Wadmore-Smith
| studio = Gracie Films
| distributor = 20th Century Studios
| released = {{Film date|2025|9|19}}
| budget =
| language = English
| country = United States
}}
Ella McCay is an upcoming American comedy drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks. It stars Emma Mackey as the title character, with Woody Harrelson, Kumail Nanjiani, Spike Fearn, Ayo Edebiri, Jack Lowden, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks, Albert Brooks, and Jamie Lee Curtis in supporting roles. It is scheduled to be released by 20th Century Studios on September 19, 2025.
Premise
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.
Cast
Production
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. Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, Kumail Nanjiani and Spike Fearn set to star.{{cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |title=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 |url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/james-l-brooks-film-ella-mccay-emma-mackey-woody-harrelson-jamie-lee-curtis-albert-brooks-1235630204/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=November 20, 2023 |date=November 20, 2023}} In February 2024, Jack Lowden and Rebecca Hall joined the cast.{{cite web |last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden Joins James L. Brooks Next Film Ella McCay|url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/slow-horses-jack-lowden-james-l-brooks-ella-mccay-1235818282/|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=February 7, 2024|date=February 7, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/02/rebecca-hall-james-l-brooks-ella-mccay-1235831796/|title= Rebecca Hall Joins James L. Brooks Next Film 'Ella McCay' For 20th Century|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Justin|last=Kroll|date=February 20, 2024|access-date=February 20, 2024}}
Principal photography began in Rhode Island on February 1, 2024.{{cite web|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Edward|title=In R.I. to film a movie, Jamie Lee Curtis tells California: 'This is how you do it' |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/01/metro/ri-film-movie-jamie-lee-curtis-tells-california-this-is-how-you-do-it/|website=The Boston Globe|access-date=February 2, 2024|date=February 1, 2024}} Filming was announced as wrapped on May 3,{{cite web|title='And that's a wrap!' Filming of 'Ella McCay' concludes Friday evening |url=https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/03/ella-mccay-filming-ends-after-3-months-in-settings-around-ri/73562968007/|website=The Providence Journal|access-date=August 24, 2024|date=May 3, 2024}} but as of January 2025, more scenes were planned to be shot in Rhode Island in March.{{cite web|last=Parker|first=Paul Edward|date=January 5, 2025|title='Ella McCay' movie to return to Providence for more filming in March|url=https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2025/01/05/will-jamie-lee-curtis-be-back-when-ella-mccay-shoots-more-in-ri/77473475007/|access-date=January 6, 2025|website=The Providence Journal}} It was also expected to shoot in Cleveland and New Orleans that same month.{{cite web|title=Tax Credits Awarded for 8 Ohio Film Productions|url=https://businessjournaldaily.com/tax-credits-awarded-for-8-ohio-film-productions/|website=The Business Journal|access-date=January 17, 2024|date=August 2, 2023}}{{Cite web |title=Productions |url=https://filmneworleans.org/productions/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216125915/https://filmneworleans.org/productions/ |archive-date=February 16, 2025 |access-date=February 16, 2025 |website=Film New Orleans}} In March 2025, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker and Joey Brooks were revealed to be part of the cast.{{cite web|last=Gardener|first=Chris|title=James L. Brooks Set to Receive CinemaCon Award Ahead of Release of New Film 'Ella McCay'|url= https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-l-brooks-new-film-ella-mccay-cinemacon-award-1236175982/|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=March 31, 2025|date=March 31, 2025}}
Release
Ella McCay is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 19, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Brent |date=February 14, 2025 |title=Sam Raimi's 'Send Help,' James L. Brooks' 'Ella McCay' Get Release Dates as Disney Moves 'Elio' Back a Week |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/sam-raimi-send-help-james-l-brooks-ella-mccay-release-dates-disney-moves-elio-1236308329/ |access-date=February 14, 2025 |website=Variety}}
References
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External links
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Category:20th Century Studios films
Category:American political comedy films
Category:Films directed by James L. Brooks
Category:Films produced by James L. Brooks
Category:Films shot in Cleveland
Category:Films shot in Rhode Island
Category:Films shot in New Orleans
Category:Films with screenplays by James L. Brooks