Ella McCay Film UK Premiere Date

About This Film

Ella McCay is a political comedy-drama film written and directed by James L. Brooks. The film stars Emma Mackey in the title role with Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Julie Kavner, Rebecca Hall, Albert Brooks, and Woody Harrelson.

Set in 2008, the story follows Ella McCay, a 34-year-old lieutenant governor in an unnamed U.S. state who unexpectedly becomes governor when her mentor, the incumbent governor, is appointed to a presidential cabinet position. Ella is idealistic, ambitious, and eager to implement positive changes — but she’s also inexperienced and not very popular with the political establishment.