Emma Mackey Exits Nancy Meyers’ Warner Bros. Movie

The 'Ella McCay' star can soon be seen in J.J. Abrams' next film and in Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.' Emma Mackey (left) and Nancy Meyers Amy Sussman/Getty Images; Jeff Spicer/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Nancy Meyers‘ next star-studded comedy feature will need to replace a castmember. Emma Mackey, who was previously attached as part of the ensemble cast in the untitled Warner Bros. project, has exited amid a scheduling conflict. The Hollywood Reporter reported earlier this month that the Ella McCay star was set to appear in Meyers’ movie alongside Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law and Owen Wilson. Details of Mackey’s role have not been shared for the film that is slated to hit theaters Dec. 25, 2027. A version of the feature had been in the works over the years and was set up at Netflix but shelved in early 2023 over the streamer’s concerns about budget. Related Stories Movies 2025 Oscar Acting Winners to Present at 2026 Awards Ceremony Movies Francine Maisler's Wild Casting Ride: Chalamet, Erivo, 'Spider-Man,' Connor Storrie -- and the Chance to Make Oscar History With 'Sinners' At that time, the project went by the title Paris Paramount and boasted a cast that included Cruz, Wilson, Michael Fassbender and Scarlett Johansson. Back then, the semi-autobiographical movie’s story centered on a young filmmaker who falls for a producer, with the pair making several hits together before splitting up, romantically and professionally. The duo then have to work together again on a high-profile new project that features volatile stars. THR previously reported that it’s unclear if the script has changed since then and where the budget currently stands. The new comedy marks Meyers’ first feature since Warner Bros.’ 2015 title The Intern, starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro. Her previous directorial efforts have included The Parent Trap, What Women Want, Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday and It’s Complicated. Puck was first to report on Mackey’s departure. During an interview late last year with THR, director James L. Brooks explained how he knew Mackey was the right fit to star as the titular politician in his comedy Ella McCay, which 20th Century Studios released in December. The actress is known for her breakout role on the Netflix series Sex Education and is set to appear in J.J. Abrams’ sci-fi film The Great Beyond that Warner Bros. is set to release later this year. She also stars as the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew for Netflix. “I knew her work a little from Sex Education, and we met during a long hunt to find the actor to play the title role,” Brooks said. “We looked everywhere, and I was auditioning for a long time. I went to London, and that’s where I first saw her. She did a monologue from the movie, and I knew. There’s a radiance to her.” Read More About: emma mackey Jude Law Kieran Culkin Nancy Meyers Owen Wilson Penelope Cruz Warner Bros. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up More from The Hollywood Reporter Heat Vision ‘Venom’ Animated Movie in the Works with ‘Final Destination’ Filmmakers Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein (Exclusive)