A new film from Lionsgate Scrambled is scheduled to hit select theaters, on Digital and Demand on February 2nd. The film was written and directed by Leah McKendrick, who also stars in the lead role. I had the pleasure of sitting down with her to talk about the film.

Scrambled follows the story of quintessential eternal bridesmaid Nellie Robinson (Leah McKendrick), who constantly finds herself between weddings, baby showers, and bad dates. When she begins to feel like the clock is ticking and is faced with bleak romantic prospects, Nellie decides to freeze her eggs — setting her on an empowering journey to a brave new world where she ultimately discovers “the one ”she’s looking for might be herself.

It’s rare to find a script that delivers such an emotional gut punch with well-timed laughs, and McKendrick delivers it with such precision. I was impressed with her many hats in the project and how she brought together everything. Whether it was the beautifully shot cinematography by Julia Swain or her use of songs (including the magic “Changes” montage), her eye for the entire process was brilliant. McKendrick’s star should rise across the board, but I would love nothing more than for her to create something like Scrambled again with a more personal and thought-provoking side.

Scrambled Writer/Director/Star Leah McKendrick Interview