From Happy Valley to Last Tango in Halifax, Sarah Lancashire has brought us some truly unforgettable on-screen moments, but if you thought you’d witnessed all of her finest performances, allow us to introduce you to Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The superb drama is an adaptation of the hit West End musical, which tells the uplifting story of 16-year-old wannabe drag queen Jamie Campbell – and when we say it's unmissable, we really do mean it.
Jamie has absolutely no interest in pursuing a traditional career and instead, has his heart set on becoming a famous drag queen. And while bullies threaten to stand in his way, the unwavering support of his best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel), loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) and local drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (Richard E. Grant) might just make his dreams a reality. Inspiring, entertaining and featuring Sarah’s incredible singing voice, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing watch.
With the film available to watch now on Prime Video, here’s everything you need to know about Everybody’s Talking About Jamie before you tune in, including the full plot, cast, trailer and how to watch it.
What is Everybody’s Talking About Jamie about?
As we mentioned, the film, which first debuted in 2021 to much fanfare, is an adaptation of the hit West End musical of the same name. It's inspired by the true story of 16-year-old Jamie Campbell (Max Harwood), a schoolboy from Sheffield who overcomes prejudice, bullying and prejudice, and assumes the spotlight as a drag queen.
Jamie dreams of being on stage and with the help of his best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and loving mum (Sarah Lancashire), and local drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (Richard E. Grant), he makes a plan to come out at the school prom and debut at a drag show at the local club. But not everyone is quite so supportive; his father (Ralph Ineson), uninspired careers advisor (Sharon Horgan), and many of his fellow classmates are challenging, to say the least
The film reunites the original creative team behind the stage production: director Jonathan Butterell, writer Tom MacRae, composer Dan Gillespie Sells and choreographer Kate Prince, so if you’re a fan of the musical, you’ll be pleased to know it doesn’t lose any of its heart. Packed with catchy songs, charming performances and its fair share of emotional moments, it’s a film that’s guaranteed to leave a smile on your face.
Who’s in the cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie?
The main cast of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie includes:
- Max Harwood (Black Mirror) as Jamie Campbell
- Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley) as Margaret New
- Lauren Patel (Waterloo Road) as Pritti Pasha
- Richard E. Grant (Saltburn) as Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle
- Ralph Ineson (The Witch) as Wayne New
- Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters) as Miss Hedge
- Shobna Gulati (Dinnerladies) as Ray
- Adeel Akhtar (Fool Me Once) as Iman Masood
- Samuel Bottomley (The Teacher) as Dean Paxton, the school bully.
- John McCrea (Cruella) as young Loco Chanelle
- Charlotte Salt (Beowulf) as Cheryl
- Gareth Joyner (Fool Britannia) as Myra Dubois
- Layton Williams (Bad Education) as a dancer
Is there a trailer for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie?
Yes, you can watch the trailer for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie below:
Is Everybody’s Talking About Jamie any good?
Yes, it’s a brilliant, feel-good film that’s as likely to make you laugh as it is cry. One of the real highlights is hearing Sarah Lancashire sing ‘He’s My Boy’ - she really does pour everything into the performance. Whether you want to hear Sarah sing, love the stage musical or are simply looking for something uplifting to watch, it's a film you really can't go wrong with.
How can I watch Everybody’s Talking About Jamie?
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is available to watch now on Prime Video.
What other Sarah Lancashire dramas can I watch now?
Top of our must-watch list is MotherFatherSon. The drama sees Sarah step into the shoes of an MP who enters a power struggle with ruthless millionaire media mogul Max Finch (Richard Gere) and it’s as if she was made for the role You can watch MotherFatherSon now on BBC iPlayer. For something more uplifting, we’d recommend Julia. The story of trailblazing chef Julia Child who made food TV a thing stars Sarah in the titular role and her portrayal is scarily accurate. Julia is available to watch on Prime Video.
