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Miranda's Octet: Harmony Found Off-Screen
29 Aug
Summary
- Lin-Manuel Miranda found his Octet film cast's harmony remarkable.
- Seyfried accepted role without knowing details, trusting Miranda.
- Ralph found the challenging musical role initially frightening.
Lin-Manuel Miranda has expressed his delight with the early harmony of the cast for his film adaptation of the musical 'Octet.' Miranda, who is directing the project, shared that the actors quickly became a cohesive unit during their first rehearsal day. He is eager to complete the film to honor their collaboration. The musical, written by Dave Malloy, follows eight individuals who meet in a church basement, lock away their phones, and grapple with digital dependency through a cappella singing.
The film features a cast including Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Tramell Tillman, and Paul-Jordan Jansen. Miranda announced rehearsals began on April 14. Seyfried revealed she accepted her role without knowing specifics, stating her immediate willingness to join any project directed by Miranda. She described the experience as some of the best moments of her life.
Sheryl Lee Ralph shared that the role in 'Octet' was one of the most challenging experiences she has undertaken, initially causing her fear. However, she affirmed that overcoming this difficult journey has made her a better performer. The film is an adaptation of the Off-Broadway musical that premiered in 2019. A release date for 'Octet' has not yet been announced.
