• Comedy
• Drama

Ella McCay 2025

Ella McCay is a 2025 political comedy-drama written and directed by James L. Brooks, marking the celebrated filmmaker's first feature film in fifteen years. Set for theatrical release on December 12, 2025, by 20th Century Studios, the film stars Emma Mackey in the titular role as an idealistic young politician who prepares to take over as Governor from her long-time mentor (played by Albert Brooks). The narrative centers on Ella's struggle to balance her high-stakes professional ambitions with a chaotic and demanding personal life, exploring themes of leadership, legacy, and the complex "headaches and heart" of family dynamics. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Jamie Lee Curtis as Ella’s supportive aunt, Woody Harrelson as her unpredictable father, Jack Lowden as her husband, and Rebecca Hall as her mother, alongside supporting roles from Ayo Edebiri, Kumail Nanjiani, and Spike Fearn. With a score by legendary composer Hans Zimmer, the film is described as having the zany spirit of screwball comedies from the 1940s and 50s while remaining grounded in emotional reality. Read More

• 2025
• Release on Friday, December 12, 2025