The Weinstein Company is delighted to announce that filming on One Chance has wrapped.
Starring James Corden and directed for the big screen by David Frankel, this heartwarming comedy about ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winner Paul Potts shot for 7 weeks in Italy and the UK and wrapped on Friday 30th November.
Most people only dream about becoming a famous superstar but against all odds one man from Wales did just that and this is his journey.
From the director of The Devil Wears Prada, One Chance is the remarkable and inspirational true story of Paul Potts who lived to sing. A shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night, Paul became an instant YouTube phenomenon after being picked 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 winning James Corden (The History Boys) stars as Paul Potts and is supported by an acclaimed ensemble cast including Julie Walters (Mamma Mia!, Calendar Girls, Billy Elliot), Mackenzie Crook (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 (KickAss, The Debt, I Give It A Year), Simon Cowell and executive produced by Harvey Weinstein and Bob Weinstein.
The film is financed by The Weinstein Company who are also handling the worldwide sales and they have already sold the title in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia and Japan as well as otherparts of Europe and Asia.
James Corden comments, "It has been fantastic to work with David Frankel and Harvey Weinstein on One Chance. The film is an inspiring and uplifting tale and I hope Paul agrees that we have brought his story justice."
Director, David Frankel adds, "I couldn't be more thrilled to have shot such a sweet and funny story with such an extraordinary cast led by the phenomenal James Corden."
Harvey Weinstein says, "I am incredibly happy to be a part of this project. One Chance is one of those screenplays I immediately fell in love with, and under the carefuldirection of David Frankel with the award-winning James Corden I can’t wait to see this script brought to life."
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