Classic 90s drama is being made into a FILM with huge original stars in talks for comeback
NOUGHTIES drama Fat Friends is being made into a film –– with star James Corden already approached to reprise his role.
The actor is in talks to join Gavin and Stacey co-star Ruth Jones in the big-screen version of the ITV series following the lives of slimming club members.
Insiders say the film, due to begin production next year, would be the perfect tribute to the original writer Kay Mellor, who died last May aged 71.
A source said: “James and Ruth on screen again is the reunion everyone wants, albeit not Gavin and Stacey. The cast were all approached about filming a movie version –– an early script has been written, and is ready to go.
“If it gets the green light, James will reprise his role as Jamie Rymer, while Ruth will play Kelly Chadwick again.
“The film would also be a huge tribute to Kay who helped change so many of the cast’s lives. They all would love to do something to thank her for her brilliance. It’s still early days but a very exciting project.”
Actress Gaynor Faye, who played Lauren Harris, said she will also be taking part. She said on Steph McGovern’s Channel 4 show Packed Lunch: “We’re revisiting the characters and it’s really exciting. Hopefully we’re shooting it next year.”
Fat Friends was set in Leeds and ran for four series from 2000 until 2005. James, 45, has previously said that his role on the show propelled him to stardom.
Speaking about Kay, James, said: “She changed my life when she cast me. She saw something in me that no one had before that point. She gave so many people their first chances.”