
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.


“The true story that became a musical sensation.”
Jamie New is 16 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.

Max Harwood
Jamie New

Sarah Lancashire
Margaret New

Lauren Patel
Pritti Pasha

Sharon Horgan
Miss Hedge

Richard E. Grant
Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle

Shobna Gulati
Ray

Ralph Ineson
Jamie's Dad

Adeel Akhtar
Iman Masood

Samuel Bottomley
Dean Paxton

John McCrea
Young Loco Chanelle
Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a drama, comedy film released in 2021 exploring themes of drag queen, musical, based on play or musical, lgbt, lgbt teen, teenage protagonist. Directed by Jonathan Butterell, it stars Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel. Jamie New is 16 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.
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