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The feature film adapts Dave Malloy’s chamber musical about internet addiction, with Miranda directing his second movie and Malloy adapting his own book.
- On Tuesday, director Lin-Manuel Miranda revealed the eight-person cast for his upcoming feature film adaptation of the a cappella musical Octet, confirming that rehearsals have begun.
- Adapted from the 2019 stage production by writer and composer Dave Malloy, the story follows eight internet-obsessed individuals who meet in a church basement and lock their phones in a box.
- Cast members include Amanda Seyfried as Jessica, Rachel Zegler as Velma, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Paula, Phillipa Soo as Karly, Gaten Matarazzo as Toby, Jonathan Groff as Henry, Tramell Tillman as Marvin, and Paul-Jordan Jansen as Ed.
- Miranda sought performers with "extensive singing experience, but choir experience," emphasizing they must love supporting the person in the spotlight, not just stepping into solos.
- Produced by 5000 Broadway Productions, the film features executive producers Julie Oh, John Skidmore, Johnny Holland, Owen Panettieri, and Diana DiMenna, while Malloy adapts his own book for the screen.
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