MANILA, Philippines - David Frankel, the director of The Devil Wears Prada, works on a new movie titled One Chance. It 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 (Begin Again) stars as Paul and is supported by an acclaimed ensemble cast that includes Julie Walters (Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot), Mackenzie Crook (The Pirates Of The Caribbean), Colm Meaney (Get Him To The Greek), Jemima Rooper (Kinky Boots), Valeria Bilello (Pazze Di Me) and Alexandra Roach (The Iron Lady).
Produced by Simon and written by Justin Zackh, One Chance is released and distributed by Captive Cinema.