Off Campus actress Ella Bright bags first major Hollywood film opposite Mason Thames: Here's what we know about Narcs

Ella Bright, who shot to global fame and recognition with Prime Video's Off Campus, is all set to take a major step in her career as the British-American actress has bagged the female lead role opposite The Black Phone star Mason Thames in Narcs. It is an upcoming coming-of-age comedy from Sony Pictures, as per reports by the Deadline. But what is the comedy drama about?

Narcs marks the directorial debut of John Phillips, who has written popular comedy movies. However, the other details of the movie including the storyline has been kept under wraps. But its Ella Bright's movie from television to Hollywood cinema and her pairing with Mason Thames has drawn attention.

What is Narcs about?

Narcs will be directed by John Phillips, who previously wrote comedies such as No Hard Feelings, Good Boys and Dirty Grandpa. The film marks his first project as a director. The screenplay was written by Jordan and Justin Shipley, the creators of the TBS comedy Wrecked. Phillips later worked on a rewrite with his frequent collaborator Gene Stupnitsky, reported Deadline.

About Ella Bright

Ella Bright is an American-British actress and singer who began her career as a child performer. Her performance in the CBBC's adaptation of Malory Toweres earned her Children's BAFTA and Emmy Award nominations. Later, she gained wider recognition for her role opposite Belmont Cameli in Prime Video's young adult romantic drama Off Campus. The series has also been renewed for a second season.

Who is Mason Thames?

Mason Thames is an American actor who made his acting debut in 2017. He rose to prominence playing Finney Blake in the 2021 horror film The Black Phone and returned for its 2025 sequel. He also played Hiccup in the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and starred in the romantic drama Regretting You in 2025. He is set to reprise his role in How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Thames has another major project lined up. TheWrap confirmed that he will voice Dick Grayson, also known as Robin, in the upcoming animated DC film Dynamic Duo. Logan Kim will voice Jason Todd, the second Robin in the comics, who later becomes Red Hood. The film will reimagine the characters as orphaned childhood friends whose paths eventually diverge. While Grayson is taken in by Bruce Wayne and becomes Batman's Robin, Todd joins the criminal Red Hood Gang.