Hit West End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie will be adapted for the big screen, it was announced this week.
The musical, which has been playing to sold-out crowds at the Apollo Theatre in London since November last year, is based on the true story of Jamie Campbell - a 16-year-old boy who wanted to wear a dress to his school prom.
Campbell's story was initially shared via BBC documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, which inspired the stage musical, written and created by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells.
“The rumours are true!" The show confirmed via social media.
"We are beyond excited to announce that [the show] is being made into a film by the FAB Warp Films!”
Campbell, whose story inspired the production, described the news was "incredible".
“All I originally wanted was to go to my school prom in a dress," Campbell said. "Then Firecracker made the documentary."
He continued: “My story then inspired a West End musical. Now it’s a film!"
"It’s incredible. Even I couldn’t have dreamed it."
The show's director, Jonathan Butterell, said he was "thrilled" about the announcement.
“We were inspired by Jamie Campbell to tell this open-hearted story of a boy looking to take his place in the world without shame or prejudice, supported by the unflinching love of his mum," he said.
He added: “Warp Films, like Sheffield, the city in which they were founded, reflect the diverse and vibrant city that we chose to set our story in. For me it’s a coming home.”
