Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name after the success of his show, “Hamilton.” Since then, he’s gone on to work on many other successful projects, including “Encanto” and “Moana.”
But it wasn’t until “Tick, Tick… Boom!” that Miranda transitioned into a successful director, too. Now, he’s working on another major projects that will surely excite theater fans across the country.
“Octet” is getting a musical film adaptation, and Lin-Manuel Miranda just shared the star-studded cast list with the world.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Octet” Features Many Familiar Faces
Broadway World reports the plot of “Octet” as, “Eight internet-obsessed people meet in a church basement and lock their phones in a box. This groundbreaking musical … follows an octet of people struggling with digital dependency, charting their compulsions using only the analog vibrancy of their own voices. With witty lyrics, shimmering harmonies, and virtuosic solos, ‘Octet’ sings of connection, redemption, hope—and how we can be truly present with each other.”
There’s no better way to tell a story than through incredible actors and singers. The cast list for the upcoming “Octet” film features many popular household names.
“Octet Movie Cast List:
Amanda Seyfried is Jessica
Rachel Zegler is Velma
Sheryl Lee Ralph is Paula
Phillipa Soo is Karly
Gaten Matarazzo is Toby
Jonathan Groff is Henry
Tramell Tillman is Marvin
Paul-Jordan Jansen is Ed
Rehearsals have begun,” Lin-Manuel Miranda shared on Instagram today. He attached a photo of the sign-in sheet, featuring signatures from all the actors.
“That’s the way you do it,” Miranda’s long-time collaborator, Alex Lacamoire, wrote in the comments. Many other fans went wild for the “Hamilton” alumni featured in the show.
“GROFF AND LIN ARE BACK TOGETHER 🔥 It’s a reunion for the ages. And Phillipa Soo?? Still my beating heart ❤️” an Instagram user excitedly wrote.
The “Hamilton” Creator Worked on the Project in Secret For Years
Lin-Manuel Miranda formally announced his involvement with the “Octet” film adaptation in early April 2026.
“‘Octet’ by Dave Malloy,” the Broadway icon shared on Instagram. “I’ve been obsessed since I saw Annie Tippe’s production in November 2019, and working on adapting this with Dave for the past six years. Now we get to make the movie. And what a joy to officially partner with Julie Oh, my ride-or-die in the movie business since ‘tick, tick…Boom!’ Thank you to everyone on our team at 5000 Broadway for their work in making this a reality.”
There isn’t an official premiere date set for the “Octet” film, but Lin-Manuel Miranda and other members of the project will likely share more as rehearsals and production continue.
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