Everybody's Talking About Jamie (film)

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is an upcoming musical drama film directed by Jonathan Butterell (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Tom MacRae based on the stage musical of the same name.[1] The film stars Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel, Shobna Gulati, Ralph Ineson, Adeel Akhtar, Samuel Bottomley, Sharon Horgan, and Richard E. Grant.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Teaser poster with previous release date
Directed byJonathan Butterell
Produced by
Screenplay byTom MacRae
Based on
Starring
Music by
CinematographyChristopher Ross
Edited byMark Everson
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Country
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

Jamie New is a 16-year-old and doesn't quite fit in. Instead of pursuing a "real" career, he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.

Cast
  • Max Harwood as Jamie New, a teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen.
    • Noah Leggott as young Jamie New
  • Sarah Lancashire as Margaret New, Jamie's supportive mother.
  • Lauren Patel as Pritti Pasha, Jamie's best friend.
  • Shobna Gulati as Ray
  • Ralph Ineson as Wayne New, Jamie's estranged father.
  • Adeel Akhtar as Iman Masood
  • Samuel Bottomley as Dean Paxton
  • Sharon Horgan as Miss Hedge
  • Richard E. Grant as Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle, a former drag queen.
  • John McCrea as young Loco Chanelle
  • Charlotte Salt as Cheryl[2][3][4]
  • Ramzan Miah as Zayn Sharma
  • Zane Alsaroori as Sayid
  • Ola Jide/Son of a Tutu as Sandra Bollock
  • Gareth Joyner/Myra Dubois as Laika Virgin
  • Dan Wallace/Anna Phylactic as Tray Sophisticay
  • Dannie Pye as Matty
  • James Sharp as Denzil
  • Lewis Sharp as Tyson

Production

In May 2018, the film was announced.[5] In June 2019, it was reveled that Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant, John McCrea, Sharon Horgan, Sarah Lancashire and Shobna Gulati had joined the cast of the film, with Jonathan Butterell directing from a screenplay by Tom MacRae. Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions, and Warp Films would produce the film, while 20th Century Studios would distribute it.[6] Butterell, who oversaw the stage version, will make his directorial debut on the film.[7]

Principal photography began in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England on 24 June 2019.[8]

Release

The film was originally scheduled to be released on 23 October 2020,[9] but was postponed to January 22, 2021, by 20th Century's parent company Disney due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] It was postponed again to February 26.[11] However, it was then removed from the release calendar and currently does not have a release date.[12]

References
  1. "I was banned from prom for dressing in drag – now my story is a West End musical". BBC Three. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2020-04-06.
  2. "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". pearlanddean.com. 2020.
  3. "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". thevore.com. 2020.
  4. "Everybody's Talking About Jamie". filmaffinity.com. 2020.
  5. Todd, Lucy (May 29, 2018). "Everybody's Talking About Jamie: West End smash to be made into film". BBC News. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  6. McNary, Dave (June 14, 2019). "Richard E. Grant to Play Former Drag Queen in 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'". Variety. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  7. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/may/29/teen-drag-queen-musical-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-to-become-movie
  8. Wiseman, Andreas (June 14, 2019). "New Regency, Warp & Film4 Team On Musical Adaptation 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie'; Richard E. Grant, Sharon Horgan Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  9. D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 20, 2019). "Amy Adams 'Woman In The Window' Will Now Open In Early Summer, 'Cruella' Moves To 2021". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  10. D’Alessandro, Anthony (June 12, 2020). "'The One And Only Ivan' Heads To Disney+; 'Beatles: Get Back' Moves To 2021 & More: Disney Release Date Changes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  11. Meyer, Dan (December 16, 2020). "Everybody's Talking About Jamie Film Adaptation Delays Release Again". Playbill. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
  12. "Disney delays Everybody's Talking About Jamie musical film release | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-12-16.
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