Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET- Page 3
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET
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Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#50
Posted: 4/15/26 at 1:30pm
Kad said: "FLarnhill said: "You'll notice Lin cast mostly PoC here.
I'm sure people will accept this without raging out..."
...Nobody even commented on this before you. The original off-Broadway cast was also largely POC, anyway."
I don't expect anyone to be mad about that here but white grievance is at an all time high in America. So you never know.”
so u decided to introduce race into a conversation that wasnt even mentioning it
on the off chance that it might occur in the thread down the line
ppl like u are part of the problem
the casting is to be celebrated for being well cast
which one of them would cause an observer to say
oh they are clearly a dei hire
sanity has returned to the landscape
and ppl will no longer tolerate this type of baiting
single lens observations and manufactured victimhood are not helpful
have a nice day
MezzoDiva47 has spoken
you know what to do
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#51
Posted: 4/15/26 at 1:39pm
I mean I gotta say...ive been waiting for Lin-Manuel to direct another movie musical after tick, tick...BOOM! but to do one with this stacked cast??? goddamn, he aint messing around...depending on how long production is for this, maybe this could be a last minute fall festival surprise...either way I cannot wait for this
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Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#52
Posted: 4/15/26 at 11:40pm
dramamama611 said: "I'm fairly certain I've never used this phrase before but it seems to fit: I am gagged.
Dramamama, I feel that I need to say this -
After many years of reading your posts on this site, and becoming familiar with how you typically express your thoughts, it absolutely delighted me and made me laugh out loud to see you use that phrase. Thank you for that. I, too, am gagged.
"
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#53
Posted: 4/20/26 at 4:50am
The thing that struck me about Tick… Tick… BOOM! was the imagination and creativity of Miranda’s direction, even though filming was complicated by Covid. The ‘Sunday’ sequence was incredibly elaborate to film at all, and then it worked perfectly. Miranda proved that he’s a terrific director who can bring out the best in someone else’s work.
So even though I assume the budget for Octet will be lean, I don’t think Miranda will confine the action to a room. Many of the songs can be opened up. And then there’s another factor: It’s been a few years since the stage musical opened. I would be surprised if Dave Malloy hasn’t written another song or two for the film, if for no other reason than to address recent online developments.
While I still wonder how Octet will work as a film, it’s a bit of a freebie. The budget will be low. It’s clearly a passion project. Malloy and Miranda are really talented and the subject matter remains extremely relevant. The cast is stacked to an almost comical level.
Maybe it still won’t work. But I love that Miranda is trying this and working with Malloy and getting this absurd cast together.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#55
Posted: 4/27/26 at 4:13pm
The worst thing about this announcement is how many people are going to misspell a cappella.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#56
Posted: 5/9/26 at 9:09pm
Principal photography has officially begun.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#57
Posted: 5/11/26 at 11:26am
Rave Chris Jones/Chicago Tribune review for the current Chicago production for those needing an immediate Octet fix.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#58
Posted: 5/11/26 at 3:25pm
I love the collective ignoring of the clearly unwell individual in this thread.
Anyway, as someone who really isn't a fan of LMM's writing/music, I thoroughly enjoyed his take on tick, tick...BOOM! it was imaginative and fresh and garnered that film a whole heck of a lot more attention than it wouldve gotten otherwise. Would love for him to pivot more into behind-the-camera work as his music could do with a well-deserved break. TO ME.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#59
Posted: 5/11/26 at 4:05pm
I saw the production in Chicago last week and it's fantastic. I had never seen the show before and thought it was just stunning. Dave Malloy really is working on a different level then a lot of composers. If you are in the area between now and beginning head over to the Raven Theater and catch it. I know the show is sold out until May 22. I would not be surprised if this extended.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#60
Posted: 5/11/26 at 4:10pm
SteveSanders said: "Rave Chris Jones/Chicago Tribune review for the current Chicago production for those needing an immediate Octet fix."
Saw it on Saturday, they did a great job. The actors playing Ed and Paula were the standouts for me. I believe I've seen all of the productions of this except for the Toronto one. The original at Signature, Berkeley, Hudson Valley, DC, and now this one in Chicago.
Lin-Manuel Miranda to direct film adaptation of OCTET#62
Posted: 5/11/26 at 8:55pm
Alex Kulak2 said: "GROFF WITH A BEARD, THIS IS NOT A DRILL, GROFF WITH A BEARD"
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