upcoming In the Heights film adaptation is based on Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s award-winning Broadway musical of the same name.
The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that Warner Bros’ upcoming adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical In the Heights has expanded its all-star roster once again with the additions of Broadway star Daphne Rubin-Vega, Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Stephanie Beatriz and Orange is the New Black‘s Dascha Polance.
Miranda portrayed the lead role of Usnavi in the Broadway musical, and also wrote the music and lyrics.
In the Heights is set in Washington Heights in New York City and focuses on a bodega owner who is closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune.