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Ella McCay

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Ella McCay
Directed byJames L. Brooks
Written byJames L. Brooks
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRobert Elswit
Edited byTracey Wadmore-Smith
Production
company
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • September 19, 2025 (2025-9-19)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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Production

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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.[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 and New Orleans that same month.[7][8] In March 2025, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker and Joey Brooks were revealed to be part of the cast.[9]

Release

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Ella McCay is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 19, 2025.[10]

References

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  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 November 20, 2023.
  2. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 7, 2024). "Slow Horses Star Jack Lowden Joins James L. Brooks Next Film Ella McCay". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 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.
  8. ^ "Productions". Film New Orleans. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025.
  9. ^ Gardener, Chris (March 31, 2025). "James L. Brooks Set to Receive CinemaCon Award Ahead of Release of New Film 'Ella McCay'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
  10. ^ Lang, Brent (February 14, 2025). "Sam Raimi's 'Send Help,' James L. Brooks' 'Ella McCay' Get Release Dates as Disney Moves 'Elio' Back a Week". Variety. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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