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Dec 10, 2020 · Jo Ellen Pellman landed a role of a lifetime when she was cast Emma in Ryan Murphy's film adaptation of the Broadway musical comedy The Prom, which arrives on Netflix on December 11.
- Caitlin Moynihan
Dec 15, 2020 · Released on Netflix last week, television auteur Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of The Prom retains a decent amount of the original’s charm, though the casting of James Corden has caused (understandably) disdain and controversy. But Jo Ellen Pellman, the film’s 25-year-old star, is easily the standout.
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Dec 11, 2020 · Jo Ellen Pellman: My mom and I actually saw The Prom on Broadway in the spring of 2019, long before I even knew there was going to be a film—and definitely before I knew about my own audition.
- Caitlin Brody
- She’S An Ohio Native
- She’S A University of Michigan Alum
- She Loves to Travel
- She’S A Member of The LGBTQ+ Community
- She Saw The Prom on Broadway
- She and Ariana Debose Formed A Strong Bond in Real Life
- She Was on The Prom Planning Committee in High School
- She Loves Giving Back to Others
- She Hopes to Inspire Others
- She Enjoys Being Out in Nature
Jo Ellen was born and raised in Ohio where she initially developed an interest in acting. Although she is very proud of her midwestern roots, its no secret that Ohio isn’t the best place to start or pursue an acting career. After college she decided to move to New York City where she currently lives.
Jo Ellen’s natural acting abilities are undeniable, but she’s also put in lots of work to help make the most of her skills. She attended the University of Michigan where she earned a BFA in musical theater. She also minored in creative writing. Additionally, Jo Ellen studied Shakespeare at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
Even though she will always be a midwestern girl at heart, Jo Ellen is truly a woman of the world. She has always loved the feeling of having new experiences and learning new things. As a result, she is an avid traveler. Some of the countries she’s been to include England, India, and Montenegro.
Since Jo Ellen’s character in The Promis a lesbian, lots of people have been curious about Jo Ellen’s sexuality in real life. She identifies as queer and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. She came out when she was a teenager and feels blessed to have come from a situation where people are open minded and accepting.
Long before Jo Ellen knew that she would be part of the screen adaptation of The Prom, she was a fan of the Broadway musical. She told Glamour, “My mom and I actually saw The Prom on Broadway in the spring of 2019, long before I even knew there was going to be a film—and definitely before I knew about my own audition…I remember walking out of the t...
I can only imagine that showing up to set for the first day of filming can be a little bit like the first day of school. Nerves and excitement all rolled into one uncontainable feeling. Just like at school, it’s always nice when you can connect with someone and Jo Ellen was lucky to find that connection in her co-star Ariana DeBose. The two would o...
In real life, Jo Ellen’s prom days are behind her, but she has fond memories of the event. While talking to GlamourJo Ellen said, “I was actually senior class president and on the prom planning committee. It’s kind of embarrassing now, but I was that person. I was so excited for prom. I rented my dress and felt so cute…”
Jo Ellen is passionate about doing what she can to help those in need. During college, she took a trip to India to work with a non-profit organization called Khula Aasman. As her career progresses it’ll be interesting to see which causes she decides to get involved with.
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Jo Ellen knows first hand how hard it can be for a person to get to a place of self acceptance. She hopes that projects like The Promwill help provide positive representation and help people see that they aren’t alone.
Jo Ellen is on the brink of superstardom, but she doesn’t plan on letting that change who she is as a person. She has always enjoyed the simple things in life, and she plans to keep it that way. When she isn’t busy with work she loves spending time outdoorsand going activities such as hiking and exploring.
Dec 11, 2020 · Jo Ellen Pellman with Nicole Kidman in “The Prom.” MELINDA SUE GORDON/NETFLIX. Pellman auditioned for the movie in July 2019, mere months after seeing the show on Broadway. A month went by...
Newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman joins Paul Wontorek to talk all about THE PROM movie, which premieres on Netflix on December 11. Watch the live interview at 1PM ET...
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Dec 18, 2020 · The Prom’s Jo Ellen Pellman tells us how she found out she landed her first big Hollywood movie and what it was really like filming the huge finale.
