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In the Heights
Teaser poster
Directed byJon M. Chu
Screenplay by
  • Quiara Alegría Hudes
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlice Brooks
Edited byMyron Kerstein
Music byLin-Manuel Miranda
Production
companies
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

In the Heights is an upcoming American musical drama film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Quiara Alegría Hudes, based on the Broadway musical of the same name by Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The film stars Anthony Ramos in the role of Usnavi. Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco, and Jimmy Smits also star.

In the Heights is scheduled to be theatrically released in the United States on June 26, 2020 by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Cast

Production

On November 7, 2008, Universal Pictures announced that they planned to adapt the original musical as a feature film for release in 2011.[1][2] Kenny Ortega was set to direct the film, which was slated to begin filming in summer 2011.[3][4] However, the project was canceled in March 2011.[5] In January 2012, Lin-Manuel Miranda stated that the film adaptation was back under discussion.[6] In May 2016, it was announced that Miranda would co-produce the film with Harvey Weinstein and backing from the The Weinstein Company.[7]

On June 10, 2016, Jon M. Chu came on board to direct the film adaptation of the musical.[8]

In the aftermath of numerous sexual misconduct allegations made against Weinstein, his producer credit on the film was removed, with the rights to the film eventually auctioned off to Warner Bros. for $50 million.[9]

In October 2018, Anthony Ramos was cast in the film for an unspecified role.[10] On November 5, 2018, it was reported that Rita Moreno had begun talks with the studio to star in the film, however shortly afterward this was revealed to be incorrect.[11]

In January 2019, Corey Hawkins was cast in the role of Benny.[12] In April 2019, Jimmy Smits, Melissa Barrera, Leslie Grace, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz and Dascha Polanco were cast.[13][14][15][16] In June 2019, Marc Anthony and Lin-Manuel Miranda joined the cast.[17][18]

Filming began on June 3, 2019 in New York.[19][20]

Release

In the Heights is scheduled to be released on June 26, 2020 in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is scheduled to be released on August 7, 2020 in the United Kingdom.[21]

Marketing

A teaser trailer was released on December 11, 2019, followed by a full trailer the next day.[22]

References

  1. ^ Gans, Andrew. "Universal Plans Silver-Screen Adaptation of In the Heights'", playbill.com, November 7, 2008
  2. ^ Staff. In The Heights Movie Lands New Screenwriter. Broadway.com
  3. ^ "ASK A STAR: Lin-Manuel Miranda". Broadway.com.
  4. ^ David Itzkoff. ‘In the Heights’ Movie Gets a Director and a Star. (You’ve Heard of Him.). The New York Times.
  5. ^ [1] playbill.com
  6. ^ Miranda at Work on HEIGHTS Film; New Adaption of Potok's MY NAME IS ASHER LEV
  7. ^ Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Gets New Life at Weinstein Co. (Exclusive) Hollywood Reporter, Retrieved May 31, 2016
  8. ^ Siegel, Tatiana; Kit, Borys (June 10, 2016). "Jon M. Chu in Talks to Direct Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  9. ^ ‘In the Heights’: Warner Bros. Wins Movie Rights to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Musical
  10. ^ Kroll, Justin (October 10, 2018). "Anthony Ramos to Star in Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  11. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Ramos, Dino-Ray (November 5, 2018). "Interest Swirls Around Rita Moreno For 'In The Heights' But Oscar Winner Not Attached – Update". Deadline. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
  12. ^ ‘In The Heights’ Finds Its Benny In Corey Hawkins
  13. ^ Exclusive: Jimmy Smits Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’ Movie
  14. ^ 'In the Heights' Adds Melissa Barrera and Leslie Grace
  15. ^ Jimmy Smits Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In The Heights’ Film; Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz Also Cast
  16. ^ 'In the Heights' Adds Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco
  17. ^ Marc Anthony to Star in 'In the Heights' Movie
  18. ^ Lin-Manuel Miranda to play Piraguero in 'In the Heights' movie
  19. ^ "After Yang" (PDF). NYC Media & Production. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  20. ^ "Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'In the Heights' director surprise high school performance of musical". EW.com. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
  21. ^ Fuster, Jeremy (June 7, 2018). "Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In The Heights' Set for Summer 2020 Release". TheWrap. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  22. ^ Desk, TV News. "VIDEO: 'Lights Up' on the First Trailer for IN THE HEIGHTS!". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-12-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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