Trending Now - Lin-manuel Miranda Takes the Helm for 'octet' Film Adaptation

WHO:

Variety - The musical "Octet" is described as award-winning.

Deadline - Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct the film adaptation of the musical "Octet."

Variety - The project involves playwright-composer Dave Malloy, who created "Octet."

WHAT:

Variety - The film adaptation of "Octet" is a feature film.

Deadline - The film adaptation of "Octet" was announced by Miranda's 5000 Broadway Productions.

Variety - "Octet" is described as a story about "eight internet-obsessed people" who meet in a church basement and lock their phones in a box.

Variety - This project marks Lin-Manuel Miranda's second film directing effort, following his debut with "Tick, Tick… Boom!" in 2021.

WHERE:

Variety - The setting of "Octet" takes place in a church basement.

WHEN:

Variety - "Octet" debuted Off Broadway on March 5th, 2019.

Deadline - "Octet" debuted Off Broadway in 2019.

Variety - Miranda's directorial debut, "Tick, Tick… Boom!" was released in 2021.

WHY:

Deadline - The adaptation aims to bring the critically acclaimed musical to a wider audience through film.

HOW:

Deadline - Julie Oh has been announced as the new Head of Film & TV at 5000 Broadway Productions, indicating a structured approach to the film's production.

(UPDATED April 2, 2026 17:17 UTC)

The award-winning musical "Octet" is making its way to the big screen as a feature film adaptation. This beloved production originally debuted Off Broadway March 5thth, 2019. Fans of the musical can look forward to seeing it brought to life in a new format.

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(UPDATED April 2, 2026 15:17 UTC)

Lin-Manuel Miranda will direct the film adaptation of the musical "Octet," which was announced by his 5000 Broadway Productions and involves playwright-composer Dave Malloy, who created the original work. The story revolves around eight internet-obsessed individuals who meet in a church basement and lock their phones away, and this project marks Miranda's second film directing effort after his debut with "Tick, Tick… Boom!" in 2021. With the goal of bringing the critically acclaimed musical to a wider audience, the adaptation will benefit from the leadership of Julie Oh, who has been named the new Head of Film & TV at 5000 Broadway Productions.