Brad had Ella in mind from the get-go. He went out of his way to cast her

Brad may be one of the busiest men in Hollywood

Brad may be one of the busiest men in Hollywood, but soon after casting the young actress, he made sure to check in on her regularly. So, there was plenty of time for the pair to get to know each other on a more intimate level.
“He’s so enchanted,” a source said. “Brad had Ella in mind from the get-go. He went out of his way to cast her.”