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Rising actress Ella Stiller, daughter of comedic icon Ben Stiller, is rapidly establishing herself as a talent to watch, with recent appearances in the acclaimed HBO series And Just like That… and an upcoming role in Bobby Farrelly‘s Driver’s Ed. The 23-year-old is also openly pursuing ambitions beyond screen acting, with a strong desire to perform on Broadway and tackle classic dramatic roles.
Stiller’s next confirmed project is Driver’s Ed, a comedy directed by Bobby Farrelly (known for There’s Something about Mary and Dumb and Dumber), slated for release later this year. The film,currently in post-production,follows a group of teenagers who embark on a road trip to reunite a high school student with his college girlfriend. Filming took place in Atlanta, Georgia, during the fall of 2023.
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Beyond Driver’s Ed, Stiller has expressed a strong desire to pursue a career in theater. She has specifically mentioned a longing to perform in Broadway musicals and to interpret roles in works by playwrights Anton Chekhov and William Shakespeare. She began taking acting classes at the age of 15, initially focusing on stage work before transitioning to screen roles.
Speculation is also mounting regarding a potential on-screen collaboration with her father, Ben Stiller. Rumors suggest she may appear in the third season of the Apple TV+ psychological thriller Severance, created by Dan Erickson and directed in part by Ben Stiller.Ben Stiller confirmed in an interview with E! News in February 2024 that he would be open to working with his children, Red Stiller and Ella Stiller, and even anticipates a future where they might direct projects for him. “I think over time They will probably direct and produce things for which I will ask them to include me,” he stated.
While a role in Severance remains unconfirmed,Ben Stiller’s comments highlight a willingness to collaborate professionally with his daughter.Ella Stiller, however, is persistent to forge her own path in the entertainment industry, demonstrating a commitment to her craft that extends beyond her family’s legacy. She graduated from the University of Southern California’s school of Cinematic Arts in 2022, focusing on film production, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process.
