‘Chicken Shop Date’ Host Amelia Dimoldenberg to Star in New Amazon Rom-Com
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The creator behind one of YouTube’s most beloved interview series is heading to Hollywood.
Amelia Dimoldenberg, the British host and mastermind of the viral hit Chicken Shop Date, is developing a romantic comedy film for Amazon MGM Studios’ Orion Pictures — a project that will mark her feature film acting debut.
Dimoldenberg will both star in and produce the movie, cementing her transition from digital media sensation to leading lady on one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stages.
What To Know About the New Rom-Com
The project is currently in development, and details are still emerging. No director, co-stars or production timeline have been announced yet.
But the broad strokes of the story are already taking shape.
Dimoldenberg will play a by-the-book journalist whose carefully structured life begins to unravel after a routine celebrity interview turns into an unexpected romance, according to Variety.
The experience forces her character to rethink her views on love.
For anyone who has watched even a handful of Chicken Shop Date episodes, the premise may feel like familiar territory — albeit fictionalized.
Dimoldenberg built her career on the art of the awkward celebrity interview, so the idea of one such encounter spiraling into something deeper carries a certain knowing wink for her dedicated fanbase.
The screenplay is being written by Sarah Heyward, known for her work on Girls and Nobody Wants This, two projects that have earned acclaim for their sharp, witty and emotionally honest writing.
Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.
Working With a Powerhouse Production Team
Dimoldenberg won’t be going it alone behind the scenes. She will produce the film alongside Gloria Sanchez Productions.
Gloria Sanchez is led by Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell and is known for projects such as Booksmart and Will & Harper. The production company is currently in production on The Fifth Wheel and was behind the production of Dead to Me, You’re Cordially Invited and the upcoming feature Judgment Day.
The partnership between Dimoldenberg and Gloria Sanchez pairs a fresh, digital-first creative voice with a production company that has a track record of backing distinctive storytelling.
That combination could give the rom-com a feel that stands apart from more formulaic entries in the genre.
A Look At Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Rise to Fame
For those unfamiliar with her work, Dimoldenberg built a global following through her hit interview series Chicken Shop Date.
The show’s concept is deceptively simple: she conducts awkward, flirtatious celebrity interviews filmed in London fried chicken restaurants. The result is a format that strips away the polished veneer of traditional press junkets and replaces it with something far more charming, unpredictable and genuinely funny.
The series has attracted an impressive roster of guests over the years.
Major stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Garfield, Cher and Charli XCX have all sat down with Dimoldenberg over a piece of fried chicken, submitting to her signature blend of deadpan humor and endearing awkwardness.
The show is produced under her company Dimz, Inc., which also creates other content such as Passenger Princess.
Dimz, Inc. has become the creative hub for Dimoldenberg’s expanding media footprint — a footprint that now stretches well beyond YouTube.
Building Beyond ‘Chicken Shop Date’
Dimoldenberg’s influence has been reaching far beyond the walls of London chicken shops for some time now.
She has served as the Academy Awards red carpet correspondent for two consecutive years and is set to return again, a role that has put her quick wit and natural interviewing instincts in front of one of the largest television audiences in the world.
Her work on the Oscars red carpet has showcased the same qualities that made Chicken Shop Date a hit — an ability to disarm even the most media-trained celebrities and coax out genuine, unscripted moments.
It’s the kind of on-screen presence that translates naturally to narrative filmmaking, and it’s easy to see why a studio like Amazon MGM would want to build a feature around her.
Beyond performing, Dimoldenberg has also demonstrated a commitment to opening doors for others in the industry with the launch of Dimz, Inc. Academy, a program aimed at improving access to careers in the creative media industry.
The initiative reflects a broader ambition that goes beyond her own career — a desire to help shape the next generation of creatives entering the entertainment world.