Entertainment: RuPaul's Drag Race UK finalist Ella Vaday lands movie role alongside Ed Sheeran

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april 14, 2022

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Ella Vaday has landed a movie role.

The former finalist of 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK', who finished as runner-up in the third series, is moving on to her next venture as she's set to star in comedy flick ‘Sumotherhood’.

The film, which will be directed by Adam Deacon – the BAFTA-winning star of British indie dramas ‘Kidulthood’ and ‘Adulthood’ - will also feature a star-studded cast, including pop star Ed Sheeran, Danny Sapani, Jennifer Saunders and Kevin Bishop.

Ella told The Daily Star newspaper's Hot TV column: “I was thrilled when I got this part. It’s incredible.

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“I never expected it to happen. When you do an audition, most of the time you don’t get it.

Gallery: Celebrities Whose Lives Have Been Turned into Biopics (BANG Showbiz)

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Celebrities on the big screen

With rumours circulating about an upcoming Dolly Parton biopic, let's take a look at some of the other celebrities who have had movies made about their lives.
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Dolly Parton

Country music legend Dolly Parton recently told the radio show 'Mr. Nashville Speaks' that she wants to turn her life story into a musical biopic. Before the pandemic hit, she had planned to make a feature about her life as a Broadway musical, but COVID-19 put the idea on hold. Though her biopic might still be in the works, fans can watch Dolly in upcoming feature film 'Run, Rose, Run', which is an adaptation of the novel she co-wrote with James Patterson.
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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston's biopic, 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody', is set to hit theatres in December 2022. Naomi Ackie takes on the role of Whitney in this musical biopic and will star alongside Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters and Tamara Tunie. Legendary record producer Clive Davis is involved in the film that will take viewers on a journey through the late star's career.
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Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John's life was celebrated in the 2019 film, 'Rocketman'. Elton was played by Taron Egerton and the picture followed his journey to global superstardom. The movie features some of Elton's most beloved hits, such as "Tiny Dancer," "Pinball Wizard," and "Bennie and the Jets."
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Freddie Mercury

Rami Malek played Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury, in 2018 biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody'. The film followed the late musical genius as he battled with the highs and lows of fame, ego, and terminal illness. The film featured concert performances of a number of Queen's greatest songs, such as the titular "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," and "Killer Queen."
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Mark Zuckerberg

The 2010 film 'The Social Network' follows Mark Zuckerberg and his creation of Facebook. The film, written by Aaron Sorkin, stars Jesse Eisenberg in the lead and Andrew Garfield as Zuckerberg's friend-turned-enemy Eduardo Severin. Parts of the film take place in Zuckerberg's dorm room at Harvard University, which is still visited by fans to this day.
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Queen Elizabeth II

Helen Mirren stars as Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 biopic 'The Queen'. The film follows the Queen's struggle after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997. With the royals at the forefront of the public eye, the Queen must figure out the most appropriate way to respond to the death of Diana and maintain the credibility of the royal family.
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Selena

Influential Latina pop-star, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, is the subject of 1997 biopic, 'Selena'. Led by Jennifer Lopez, the film follows Selena's life from when she was a little girl with dreams of stardom to performing sold-out shows. The movie was a breakout role for JLo and concludes with Selena's tragic murder in 1995.
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Serena Williams and Venus Williams

The acclaimed film 'King Richard' focuses on Richard Williams, played by Will Smith, as he coaches his daughters, Serena and Venus Williams to the top of the tennis world. Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton play young versions of Serena and Venus - who would go on to become two of the must successful tennis players of all time.
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Britney Spears

The 2017 made-for-TV movie, "Britney Ever After," stars Natasha Bassett in the title role and follows Britney's rollercoaster career. This film also features Nathan Keyes as Justin Timberlake, Nicole Oliver as Lynne Spears, and Matthew Harrison as James Spears. The Lifetime film depicted some of Britney's most iconic moments, from her beginnings on 'The Mickey Mouse Club' to her infamous head-shave in 2007.
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Elvis Presley

Austin Butler will play the 'King of Rock and Roll' in the upcoming biopic 'Elvis'. The film will be released in June 2022 and follows Elvis's fame in the 1950s as well as his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film is directed by Baz Luhrmann and also stars Tom Hanks and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
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“I’m a massive fan of Jennifer Saunders, and Ed Sheeran is one of the biggest songwriters in the world so I couldn’t ask for a better cast for my first film.”

Judge’s ruling due in Ed Sheeran and Sami Switch copyright row over Shape Of You

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The drag superstar has already filmed her scenes for the British action-comedy, which is set in London.

She added: “I play a drag queen and she’s a larger-than-life character that works at a club.

“She’s a bit flirtatious and sassy.”

Ella credits her success to her stint on the BBC show.

She said: “The show creates amazing opportunities. It’s absolutely fab.”

Adam recently described the movie as an "explosion of fun", but admitted it also covers some "serious subject matters".

He previously said “This film is going to be an explosion of fun with action and comedy at every turn, while also hitting some serious subject matters with raw emotion and harsh reality.”

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