Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Gaten Matarazzo, and More Set For OCTET Film Adaptation Lin-Manuel Miranda has announced the cast for the upcoming musical film adaptation of Dave Malloy’s Octet, marking a significant step in bringing the groundbreaking Off-Broadway production to the big screen. The film, which will be directed by Miranda himself, features a star-studded ensemble including 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, known for his work on Hamilton and In the Heights, will also serve as an executive producer alongside Dave Malloy, who is adapting his own book of the musical for the film. The project is produced by Julie Oh, John Skidmore of Best Kept Secret Productions, and Luis A. Miranda, Jr., with executive producers Johnny Holland, Owen Panettieri, and Diana DiMenna. Malloy, the creator of Octet, will oversee the adaptation, ensuring the film retains the original’s unique blend of wit, emotional depth, and musical innovation. The musical, which explores themes of digital dependency and human connection, follows a group of eight individuals who meet in a church basement to disconnect from their phones and confront their compulsions through the power of live performance. Octet premiered on May 19, 2019, at the Signature Theatre in New York City, where it quickly became a critical and audience favorite. The Off-Broadway run, which initially lasted just three weeks, was extended three times, culminating in a final performance on June 30, 2019. The production was directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe, with music supervision and direction by Or Matias.#amanda_seyfried #linmanuel_miranda #rachel_zegler #gaten_matarazzo #octet
