Synopsis/Details
In a sharply satirical holiday rom-com, Ezra "Ezzy" Kaplan—a progressive, mixed-heritage New Yorker and livestream enthusiast—launches an improbable grassroots campaign for mayor during a special election set just days before Christmas. As his unfiltered charm and digital tactics begin to capture the city’s imagination, he finds himself repeatedly clashing with Bowie Carr, a no-nonsense political journalist assigned to cover his campaign. But what starts as mutual disdain morphs into reluctant attraction as Bowie witnesses the authenticity behind Ezzy’s chaos. With New York’s power elite fighting dirty, holiday pressure mounting, and romantic sparks flying, Ezzy and Bowie must decide what—and who—they’re really fighting for. Voting Machine is a festive, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt story about democracy, digital culture, and finding love in the political spotlight.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Pursuit
Story Situation:
Obstacles to love
Story Conclusion:
Happy
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Good Man, Virtue
Cast Size:
Several
Locations:
Few
Special Effects:
Weather Simulation
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Adult, Male Adult
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Authority Figure
Stock Character Types:
Wise fool
Advanced
Subgenre:
Family, Political, Social-Class
Equality & Diversity:
Diverse Cast
Time Period:
Contemporary times
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, Winter
Relationship Topics:
Courtship
Writer Style:
Nora Ephron
