Ella McKay directed by James L. Brooks
In theatres December 12, 2026
BEST KNOWN for his contributions to television as a co-creator of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Simpsons, Brooks hasn’t steered a movie project in thirteen years. His upcoming political dramedy drama tells the story of an idealistic thirty-four-year-old lieutenant governor of an unnamed state who is about to take over the governorship from her mentor, the long-time incumbent. Emma Mackey plays the titular Ella, and is joined by an all-star ensemble including Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Albert Brooks, Ayo Edebiri, and Kumail Nanjiani. At a time when division and cynicism often dominate our news cycle, a film that humanizes people in politics may be especially welcome. Sophia Hershfield
