Exclusive: "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" Cast Talk Real-Life Jamie's Impact

In a new featurette for the Prime Video release "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" the film's stars and crew talk about the real-life story which inspired the new film which will be available on Amazon Prime Video on September 17.
"Everybody's Talking About Jamie" is a film adaptation of the award-winning hit musical from London’s West End, about Jamie New, a teenager in a blue collar English town with a dream of life on stage. The idea came from a 2011 television documentary called Jamie: Drag Queen at Sixteen, directed by Jenny Popplewell, about a boy named Jamie Campbell in a small ex-mining town in England building up the courage to tell his classmates that he wants to be a drag queen-and that he plans to wear a dress to his prom.
In addition to the actors, the real-life Jamie also is featured, and he gushes over actor Max Harwood, who portrays Jamie in the film. "I always wanted it to be someone who was undiscovered. I love him, he is a star," he said.
In the film version, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition as a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mom (Sarah Lancashire) shower him with endless support while local drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (Richard E. Grant) mentors him toward his debut stage performance. But it’s not all rainbows for Jamie as his unsupportive dad (Ralph Ineson), an uninspired career advisor (Sharon Horgan), and some ignorant school kids attempt to rain on his sensational aspirations.
"Everybody's Talking About Jamie" will be available on Amazon Prime Video on September 17.

[@JanMike9]

Thoroughly enjoyed this film; was dancing on my couch a lot, and crushing again on La Lancashire. Love the exuberance, and the gentle heart of this story. Loved the drag history montage, as I lived through it and lost many friends to AIDS. Kudos to all involved, and to inspired performances by the cast. Go Jamie! Go Jamie!

[@rossl6114]

Saw this on the big screen at an independent movie house, absolutely loved it, now booked to see the stage version! Go Jamie!

[@oleelaura1]

I've watched the movie multiple times and I now want to see the stage version heard that it was best to go see it live but with the movie I know all the songs word for word

[@karimmarquette990]

My favorite musical, ever.

[@morphman32]

I have just watched the film and it was FABULOUS, but the scene in the shop, when we see the younger Loco Chanel on the video, am I right in thinking that the younger Coco was played by John Mccrea? I'm sure I'm right and it would be perfect if it was him as John was the first to play Jamie.

[@gracemarie4325]

Yes it was John!!

[@ClassicDepravities]

Go see this film. now. do it now. not only is it a brilliant adaptation of a WONDERFUL musical, but it has one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful songs i've ever heard in my entire life. "This was me" made me pause the film and just SOB for a few minutes. nothing but the biggest love letter to the brave kings and queens who came before us. this trans man couldn't be open and proud of who I am without the people shown in that song.

[@DanCrowleyNYC]

Same. 100%. Every time I listen to that song since I've seen the film, I cry all over again.

[@robertstevenschumann]

The movie is brilliant!

[@susanmark2000]

My husband I watched it together. Loved it!