It’s been reported today that bookies reckon former Gavin and Stacey star James Corden – who of course also co-wrote the hit series with Ruth Jones – is hot favourite to play the role of former Britain’s Got Talent winner Paul Potts.

The film, which is said to be a comedy and entitled ‘One Chance’ will chronicle Paul’s meteoric rise to fame from being a mobile phone salesman to international star following his BGT victory.

However, according to the Daily Star, Paul is “sworn to secrecy” over the identity of the actor who’ll play him in the film.

He went on to say, “What I can say is that I’m happy with their choice. I’ve read the script and I’m really pleased with it.

“The last thing I wanted was for it to be a 90-minute sob story and it’s far from that…” Read more & comment »