Jamie Lee Curtis was convinced to star in ‘Ella McCay’ with a handwritten note

We examine Ella McCay, the new dramedy helmed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker James L. Brooks. The film revolves around 34-year-old Ella McCay, who goes on to become the governor of her state and must now juggle her new role with her crazy family life. Curtis essays the role of Helen McCay, Ella’s aunt – but it wasn’t easy convincing her to take the role. We speak with the “Halloween” star, who recounts how she was persuaded to play the lead via a handwritten letter.