(PCM) You might recognize the man that The Weinstein Company’s latest biography/comedy/drama One Chance is based off of from this famous YouTube video of Britain’s Got Talent first season which has garnered over 30,000,000 views.
If you don’t recognize him, then a quick look at the wikipedia page for Paul Potts, the man that stunned Britain, Simon Cowell, and even the world with his incredible voice and quiet demeanor, should bring you up to speed.
From the director of The Devil Wears Prada, One Chance is the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night.
Paul became an instant YouTube phenomenon after being chosen by Simon Cowell for Britain’s Got Talent.
Wowing audiences worldwide with his phenomenal voice, Paul went on to win Britain’s Got Talent and the hearts of millions.
Fresh from celebrating his Tony Award-winning Broadway run in One Man, Two Guvnors, BAFTA winner James Corden (The History Boys) stars as Paul Potts and is supported by an acclaimed ensemble cast that includes Julie Walters (Mamma Mia!, Calendar Girls, Billy Elliot), Mackenzie Crook (The Pirates of the Caribbean), Colm Meaney (Get Him to the Greek), Jemima Rooper (Kinky Boots) and rising star Alexandra Roach (The Iron Lady).
Directed by David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada, Marley & Me, Hope Springs) and written by Justin Zackham (The Bucket List), One Chance is produced by Mike Menchel, Brad Weston, Kris Thykier (Kick-Ass, The Debt, I Give it a Year), Simon Cowell, and executive produced by Bob and Harvey Weinstein. © Weinstein Co.
One Chance has already earned a fresh rating of 66% on Rotten Tomatoes with Annlee Ellingson of the Los Angeles Times praising the film’s sincere story: “A sweet, funny, heartfelt film, and while we may know all along how it all turns out, Paul’s signature performance still gives us chills.”
Watch the trailer for One Chance below and visit the official site for more info!
One Chance opens in theaters nationwide starting October 10, 2014.
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