Emma Mackey and Jack Lowden’s quirky new movie drops first trailer

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The official debut of the initial trailer for the upcoming comedy-drama titled “Ella McCay,” featuring Emma Mackey and Jack Lowden in leading roles, has now been released.

The movie will hit theaters on December 12th. It’s based in the year 2008 and focuses on Ella (Mackey), a rising politician, juggling the ups and downs of her intricate family affairs along with her rapidly advancing political career.

Featuring a talented ensemble, actors such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Woody Harrelson, Rebecca Hall, and Julie Kavner are part of the cast as well.

The impressive lineup includes Jamie Lee Curtis, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Woody Harrelson, Rebecca Hall, and Julie Kavner alongside other actors.

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The director of beloved films like “As Good as It Gets” (1997) and “Spanglish” (2004), the esteemed Academy Award-winning writer and filmmaker James L. Brooks, is at the helm.

Ella McCay’s project will be the first film that Brooks has directed in over a decade, following his work on “How Do You Know” in 2010, which featured Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson.

Discussing his latest project, Brooks shared with The Hollywood Reporter: “Growing up in a family that wasn’t always idyllic, I felt compelled to create a story centered around a troubled parent and the journey of overcoming the loss of a parent. I have a strong preference for comedy, and I strive to portray life truthfully.

Discussing his journey to secure the main role, Mackey mentioned, “I went through a lengthy audition period.

I traveled to London, where surprisingly, she arrived quite late. In my imagination, I envisioned the strong female characters from the ’50s and ’60s, akin to the early portrayals of Katherine Hepburn and Rosalind Russell.

Emma possesses many qualities reminiscent of the classic, charismatic movie stars we once admired.

This year has kept Mackey quite occupied. Before the premiere of “Ella McCay,” she starred as the lead in “Hot Milk.” She’s also set to feature in the horror movie “Alpha,” scheduled to hit French cinemas on August 20th. Additionally, a limited theatrical release in North America is planned for October.

Ella McCay will arrive in cinemas on 12 December.

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2025-08-10 12:49