The eagerly awaited Lin-Manuel Miranda movie In the Heights has arrived with enthusiastic fans headed to theaters and HBO Max on Thursday and through the weekend.
The film is based on Miranda’s 2008 musical of the same name, which preceded his global hit, Hamilton.
If the film can turn out viewers, it will be a boost for an industry hit hard by the pandemic.
In an interview with NBC, Miranda, who co-wrote the film with Quiara Alegría Hudes, the pair wanted to highlight Latino characters and culture, which are both frequently overlooked in Hollywood output.