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Janitor's Song Turns into Hollywood Movie Deal
24 Jun
Summary
- Singing janitor Richard Goodall lands movie deal.
- Story to be adapted by Everard Entertainment and Mad Chance.
- Goodall's journey from janitor to AGT star inspires film.
Richard Goodall, the "singing janitor" who gained fame and won a $1 million prize on America's Got Talent, is now the subject of a new feature film. Everard Entertainment and Mad Chance have partnered to bring his remarkable story to the big screen.
Goodall, who spent 23 years as a janitor at a Terre Haute, Indiana, middle school, first captivated audiences with his powerful rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'". His audition for AGT was inspired by a viral social media video, leading to an invitation to audition despite not fitting the typical pop star mold.
Ben Everard of Everard Entertainment described Goodall's journey as the epitome of the American dream, highlighting the honor of bringing his tale to film. Andrew Lazar of Mad Chance echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that Goodall's story is about perseverance and achieving dreams against all odds.
The script is penned by Chris Parizo. Everard Entertainment's recent productions include "Way of the Warrior Kid" and "The Man with the Bag." Mad Chance has a notable history of producing biopics, including "Nyad" and "American Sniper."
