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EXCLUSIVE: It’s been virtually 13 years since James L. Brooks final directed a movie and appears like followers of the Oscar-winning author/director will quickly have their want granted as his subsequent mission nears manufacturing. Sources inform Deadline that not solely as twentieth Century come on to Brooks’ subsequent movie Ella McCkay however that Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Ayo Edibiri, Albert Brooks, Kumail Nanjiani and Spike Fearn are in negotiations to star within the pic.
“As one of the most empathetic dramatists of our time, James Brooks has set the bar across film and television for decades,” mentioned Steve Asbell, President, twentieth Century Studios. “From Broadcast News to The Simpsons, Jim is also a foundational element in the bedrock of 20th and we couldn’t be more proud to support him in his long awaited return to the director’s chair.”
The movie will observe an idealistic younger politician who juggles familial points and a difficult work life whereas making ready to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor.
Brooks may even produce alongside together with his producing companions Julie Ansell, and Richard Sakai, who will produce the movie by their Gracie Films banner. Seth Meier will govt produce.
EVP Scott Aversano will oversee for twentieth.
While Brooks hasn’t directed a movie because the 2010 comedy How Do You Know starring Owen Wilson and Reese Witherspoon he nonetheless could be very busy on the manufacturing entrance most not too long ago with the difference of the Judy Bloom novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Released by Lionsgate earlier this yr, the movie has garnered excessive reward and not too long ago earned star Rachel McAdams a Gotham nomination.
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