Lin-Manuel Miranda Directs Octet Movie
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Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Octet Movie: A Story of Internet Addiction
The renowned creator of Hamilton and In the Heights, Lin-Manuel Miranda, is set to direct a film adaptation of the musical Octet by Dave Malloy. Miranda was captivated by the production in 2019 and has been working on the adaptation for the past six years. The story revolves around a support group session in a church basement, where eight individuals grapple with their internet addictions. Malloy will handle the screenplay and serve as an executive producer, with no casting announcements yet. Mirandas production company, five thousand Broadway Productions, is collaborating with other producers, including Julie Oh, John Skidmore, and Luis A. Miranda Junior. This project follows Mirandas directorial debut with Tick Tick Boom, which received critical acclaim and two Oscar nominations. Theater enthusiasts and fans are eagerly anticipating Mirandas unique take on this intimate musical for the big screen.
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