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Eight Voices, No Phones: Miranda's Next Film
14 Apr
Summary
- Lin-Manuel Miranda directs the film version of 'Octet'.
- The cast includes Jonathan Groff, Rachel Zegler, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
- The musical follows internet-obsessed people offline in a church basement.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to direct the cinematic adaptation of Dave Malloy's musical "Octet." Announced cast members for the film include Jonathan Groff, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Gaten Matarazzo, joined by Phillipa Soo, Amanda Seyfried, Paul-Jordan Jansen, and Tramell Tillman.
The musical's narrative centers on eight individuals grappling with their internet obsessions. They gather in a church basement, sealing their phones in a box to confront their digital dependencies. The story unfolds as they navigate their compulsions using only their voices.
Producers for "Octet" include Julie Oh, John Skidmore, and Luis A. Miranda, Jr. Dave Malloy, the original writer and composer, is penning the screenplay. This project marks Miranda's follow-up directorial effort after his acclaimed "tick, tick...BOOM!"
