In The Heights Movie Casting

So now that the In The Heights movie is officially set for 2020, we're probably not far away from casting. Who are your dream cast members?

For me, Jordan Fisher as Benny seems like a no-brainer. Also after seeing Vanessa Hudgens in DC, I'd love to see her as Vanessa in the movie. Who else do you wanna see??

I would cast the OBC.

Wait...it's because of PC reasons that Latinx actors will be cast in IN THE HEIGHTS??? Not because that's the only possible way to do it?

I hope there are major changes to the book.

I like the castings of Rita Morena as Abuelo Claudia and Anthony Ramos as Usnavi but I feel like they need stars. I don’t think Lin is opposed to casting non Latino actors in roles (Corbin Bleu replaces him as Usnavi for example) but I’m sure he’ll try his best to get Hispanic actors for most of the major roles like he did for the OBC. If JLO was a better singer I would suggest her for Daniela lol. Regardless I’m sure they will consider her. I don’t know if she would take a supporting role though.

If they're going with stars... JLo has the Lin-Manuel connection and would definitely be a "get" for the film. Maybe Selena Gomez as Nina? In other forums, people have suggested Lin-Manuel as the Piragua guy.

There aren't many stars out there who could pull off Usnavi. I think a few bigger names in supporting parts and an unknown/Broadway person as Usnavi seems likely (unless they go with ALL unknowns, which would be cool).

I assume Lin-Manuel will also write a new song or two for Oscar consideration.

BrodyFosse123 said: "Pre-production is expected to begin inSpring 2019 so whoever is relevant at that time will be considered in casting. For all the obvious PC reasons, expect to see Latin-American actors cast. American-Puerto RicanJennifer Lopez will definitely be Daniela and Puerto Rican bornEGOT Latina legend (still working) Rita Moreno will beAbuela Claudia."

PC? really?

Anyways....

I'm really excited for this film. I'd love it if Christian Navarro is cast as Usnavi. He's be perfect. I like the director also.

Pitbull as the Piragua Guy

Christopher Lippolt said: "Forgive me for not knowing the spelling of her name. There is that beautiful young girl who was in the tv show RISE and worked with LMM in Moana. She is a beautiful singer and young and fresh. I would love to see her as Nina."

Auli'i Cravalho YES she would be a wonderful choice!

Donald Glover as Benny!

Anthony Lee Medina was Usnavi in The Theater Under the Stars (Houston) production of ITH before joining the Broadway cast of Hamilton. He was practically perfect . . . sweet, funny, in great voice. I’d love to see him on the screen. If there’s another name for Usnavi, then perhaps as Sonny.

MadonnaMusical said: "I think Lin could play nina’s Father actually...

Demi Lovato as Nina would be great too but she’s getting a bit too old now...

What about Gabrielle Ruiz from crazy ex-girlfriend? She did all the roles on Bway...

Anthony Ramos would be perfect and his star is on the rise...

We have to have J-Lo as Daniela or even as Nina’s mother..."

Esai Morales would be a great Kevin Rosario -- Don't know if he can sing but they could dub in a singer, he doesn't have many songs any way