James L Brooks Interview: His Approach to Filmmaking Writers

WithAre You There God Its Me, Margaret playing in theaters nationwide now, Colliders Perri Nemiroff spoke with the movies producers, James L. Brooks and Julia Ansell, about the passion and ethos that goes into each and every project they make. Their production company, Gracie Films, is responsible for classic titles like Jerry Maguireand Big, which makes them just the minds to adapt Judy Blumes beloved novel to the big screen for the first time since it was published over 50 years ago. If their past work is any indication, Are You There God Its Me, Margaretstarring Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams, and Kathy Bateshas a good chance of going on to become a rewatchable classic. Similar to director Kelly Fremon Craigs previous comingofage tale with Gracie Films, The Edge of Seventeen, Are You There God explores the highs and lows of growing up, with all of Blumes signature heart and humor. While talking with Perri, Brooks and Ansell explain how Gracie Films goes about supporting th