Inspired by true events, Everybody's Talking About Jamie follows Jamie New
(Harwood), a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of life on stage. While
his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie
contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and
proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Patel) and his loving mum
(Lancashire) shower him with endless support, while local drag legend Miss
Loco Chanelle (Grant) mentors him toward his debut stage performance. But
Jamie also has to contend with an unsupportive father (Ineson), an
uninspired careers advisor (Horgan), and some ignorant school kids who
attempt to rain on his sensational parade. In rousing and colourful musical
numbers, Jamie and his community inspire one another to overcome prejudice,
be more accepting, and to step out of the darkness into the spotlight.
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has quickly become one of the most beloved
musicals of recent years,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios.
“Jamie’s story is one that resonates across all generations – it’s about
unconditional love and we know our global audiences will fall in love with
Jamie as he overcomes adversity to truly find his authentic self. We are so
thrilled to share this joyful and inspirational story with the world.”
Director Jonathan Butterell added, “I am thrilled that our film - the story
of taking your place in the world with joy, pride and acceptance - will be
winging its way across the world with the Amazon Family. Let’s come
together to celebrate the glorious and fabulous uniqueness of each and
every one of us.”
The film features hit songs including ‘And You Don’t Even Know It’, ‘The
Wall In My Head’ and ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ as well as an
exclusive new song ‘This Was Me’, performed by Holy Johnson, lead singer of
Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
