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Janitor Turned Star: AGT Winner's Story Becomes Movie
24 Jun
Summary
- Singing janitor Richard Goodall's story to be a feature film.
- Goodall won America's Got Talent and $1 million prize.
- Everard Entertainment and Mad Chance are producing the film.
Richard Goodall, the "singing janitor" who won America's Got Talent and its $1 million prize, is now the subject of a new feature film. Everard Entertainment and Mad Chance have partnered to adapt his remarkable story for the big screen. Goodall spent 23 years as a janitor in a Terre Haute, Indiana, middle school before his performance on AGT, where he famously sang "Don't Stop Believin'."
His discovery by judge Howie Mandel stemmed from a viral social media post. Producers Ben Everard and Andrew Lazar expressed their honor in telling Goodall's tale, emphasizing its message of achieving dreams regardless of circumstances or age. The script is penned by Chris Parizo, known for his work on the Black List.
Everard Entertainment has a slate including upcoming projects for Apple TV+ and Prime Video. Mad Chance, with a history of producing successful biopics, has recently worked on projects for Amazon MGM and has other films in production. The film aims to resonate with global audiences, similar to past movie adaptations of unlikely talent show successes.
