MovieWeb sits down with Emma Mackey and legendary filmmaker James L. Brooks to talk about the heart, humor, and humanity behind 'Ella McCay.' Mackey opens up about playing Ella across multiple emotional layers, working with Jamie Lee Curtis, and why the character inspires her personally. Brooks discusses shaping the film’s screwball rhythm, collaborating with his cast, and the surprising note he gave Jamie about playing Helen. Mackey also reacts to her reported casting as the White Witch in Gret

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