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Susan Boyle: The Movie

The Britain's Got Talent phenomenon has a life story perfect for Hollywood. As the American version of the show debuts tonight, The Daily Beast hits the couch to cast the original.

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Simon Cowell (Josh Brolin)

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Britain’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan (Colin Firth)

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Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden (Emily Blunt)

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Elaine Paige, Susan Boyle’s inspiration (Lulu)

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Britain’s Got Talent contestant Hollie Steel (Abigail Breslin)

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Britain’s Got Talent winners, Diversity (Jabbawockeez)

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Paul Potts, Britain’s Got Talent season one winner (Mark Addy)

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Susan Boyle (Jack Black)

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