Lin-Manuel Miranda to Direct Film Adaptation of Dave Malloy's Octet
The musical about screen addiction will be produced by 5000 Broadway Productions.
playbill.comDirect answer: Lin-Manuel Miranda is directing a film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Off-Broadway musical Octet, with production announced in early April 2026.
Details to know:
- Octet is an a cappella musical about internet addiction, originally staged Off-Broadway in 2019, focusing on eight people in a church basement who confront digital dependency. Miranda’s project positions Octet as his next feature-film directorial venture, following his prior work directing Tick, Tick… Boom! for Netflix. [Source: multiple announcements from early April 2026 reporting the project and Miranda’s involvement; see press coverage in Playbill, Broadway outlets, and entertainment press.]
- Production status notes vary by report, with initial announcements outlining the film, its producer association with Miranda’s 5000 Broadway Productions, and the intention to adapt Malloy’s score for the screen. Casting details and release timeline had not been finalized in the early coverage.
- Related commentary and follow-up pieces discuss potential cast members and broader context about Miranda’s trajectory as a filmmaker and musical storyteller. Expect further updates on casting, filming locations, and a release date as official press releases emerge.
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