Release date announced for Everybody's Talking About Jamie: The Movie

### *Everybody's Talking About Jamie* in cinemas October 2020 The upcoming film adaptation of the feel-good stage musical, *Everybody's Talking About Jamie*, **will hit the big screen on 23 October 2020**. The movie will be distributed by American film studio 20th Century Fox, which is now a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios. The film stars newcomer **Max Harwood** in the leading role of Jamie New, marking the actor's professional film debut. Harwood was cast in the role after an open casting call was held in Sheffield, where he was selected out of 20 young local contenders. ### Who is starring in the *Everybody's Talking About Jamie* film? Starring alongside Max Harwood as Jamie in the [**film's cast**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/casting-announced-for-film-adaptation-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-with-game-of-thrones-richard-e-grant-set-to-star) are **Sarah Lancashire** (*Happy Valley*) as Margaret New, *Game of Thrones* star **Richard E Grant** (*Withnail and I*) as Hugo and his drag alias Loco Chanel, **Sharon Horgan** (*Catastrophe*) as the dastardly Miss Hedge, and **Shobna Gulati** as Ray, who portrayed the role on stage in the West End production. *Everybody's Talking About Jamie: The Movie *is directed by **Jonathan Butterell** (**Stephen Sondheim**'s *Company*, 1995), who is most recently known for directing the original Sheffield production of the show. The film's screenplay is written by BAFTA and Olivier Award-nominated screenwriter **Tom MacRae**, who is best known for writing episodes of *Doctor Who, Bonekickers, Marple, Lewis, *and *Casualty *and for creating the Comedy Central show *Threesome.* Shooting for the highly-anticipated film is currently underway. ### From drags to riches: The story of *Jamie The Musical* *Everybody's Talking About Jamie *first opened in Sheffield where drag shows are a matter of course. The London production of *Jamie *is currently serving audiences "Jamie New realness" at the [**West End's Apollo Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/apollo-theatre.aspx) **until 25 January 2020** in an open-ended run. Given the show's immense popularity, an extension is highly likely. A UK touring production has been confirmed and will hit the road in February 2020. The musical is based on the true story of Jamie Campbell, who dreamt of meaning a drag queen ever since he was a teenager and who was fortunate enough to have a loving and supporting mother. The show has already won three WhatsOnStage Awards, including one for Best New Musical last year, and it has also received a total of five Olivier Award nominations. The production has starred a fair share of celebrities, including [**Michelle Visage**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/rupauls-drag-race-judge-michelle-visage-to-join-cast-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie) (as Miss Hedge) and [**Bianca Del Rio**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/bianca-del-rio-joins-the-cast-of-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-to-play-hugo-loco-chanelle) (as Hugo/Loco Chanelle) from *RuPaul's Drag Race*, Steps singer [**Faye Tozer**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/steps-pop-singer-faye-tozer-cast-as-miss-hedge-in-hit-musical-everybodys-talking-about-jamie)** **(as Miss Hedge), and *EastEnders* actress [**Rita Simons**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/eastenders-actress-rita-simons-to-star-as-miss-hedge-in-everybodys-talking-about-jamie-come-august) (as Miss Hedge). ## *Everybody's Talking About Jamie* London musical tickets on sale with no booking fees! Come see why Jamie New is the talk of the town and book your cheap tickets for *Everybody's Talking About Jamie *today. If you book by tomorrow (22 August 2019), you can bag discounted tickets for the *Jamie* musical at the [**Apollo Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/apollo-theatre.aspx) thanks to no booking fees! This offer is valid for all performances from Monday through Friday from 2 to 27 September 2019! Be sure to act fast to get the best seats in the house for the performance you wish to attend!

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