Overview

• 20th Century Studios released the first official trailer and poster for Ella McCay on August 4.
• Set in 2008, the dramedy follows Emma Mackey as Ella McCay, a lawyer who becomes a state governor and must navigate toxic family dynamics alongside her new responsibilities.
• Brooks drew inspiration from classic Hollywood heroines to craft Ella’s character and underscore the heroism of public service in a pre-polarized political landscape.
• The star-studded ensemble includes Jamie Lee Curtis as McCay’s aunt, Woody Harrelson as her estranged father, Albert Brooks as her predecessor and performances by Rebecca Hall, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri and others.
• The trailer launch kicks off a full-scale marketing effort building momentum for the film’s December 12 theatrical premiere.