Ella Jay Basco Opens Up About Working With Mostly Women on Her First Movie 'Birds of Prey'

Ella Jay Basco is a breakout star of Birds of Prey!

In a new interview, the 13-year-old newcomer opened up about being in a movie with mostly women, and having a female Asian director.

“It is such an honor and I definitely think this should’ve happened sooner, but honestly I couldn’t be happier that I get to be a part of it,” Ella told HypeBae. “As a teenage girl, I’m really aware that I’m part of something bigger than just myself.”

“The great thing about the whole experience is that I don’t have anything else to compare it to, since this is my first movie,” she continued. “I’m really lucky that not only were the majority of my co-stars female, but the director was also a woman who looks like me — she’s Asian. The whole experience showed me that women can be bosses and that their stories are important too.”

Ella also opened up about the cast and crew.

“Working with Margot, Mary, Jurnee and Rosie was a great learning experience. They are all role models in one way or another and made me feel super welcomed on set,” she said. “I was so inspired watching their work ethic and how there were no egos. I got the chance to bond with each one of them and even Cathy [Yan] the director. They are all like big sisters to me now and I would love to work with them again.”