The IN THE HEIGHTS Film Adaptation Thread

[BrodyFosse123]

That IMDB page isnt being monitored so it seems anyone can link themselves as they please plus Rita Moreno is still listed for Abuela Claudia and it was confirmed months ago shes not in the film. I think Joseph Velez might have read for the role but his agent or even a fan must have tagged/credited him on the IMDB to help his cause. Anyone with an IMDB account can tag anyone. Their fact checking is pretty much zero.

[ucjrdude902]

I know at one point Demi Lovato wanted Vanessa and they wanted Vanessa to be Demi Lovato...but had some insurance hurdles. 

[teddy1996]

ucjrdude902 said: "I know at one point Demi Lovato wanted Vanessa and they wanted Vanessa to be Demi Lovato...but had some insurance hurdles."

oh hell no. i don’t think she would be right for the role. i hope they choose a newcomer for the role

[teddy1996]

https://twitter.com/quiarahudes/status/1088550903765000202?s=21 OMGGGGGG!!!!!! EEEEEEKKKK

 

[teddy1996]

BrodyFosse123 said: "That IMDB page isnt being monitored so it seems anyone can link themselves as they please plus Rita Moreno is still listed for Abuela Claudia and it was confirmed months ago shes not in the film. I think Joseph Velez might have read for the role but his agent or even a fan must have tagged/credited him on the IMDB to help his cause. Anyone with an IMDB account can tag anyone. Their fact checking is pretty much zero. "

we have our benny!!!!!!! https://deadline.com/2019/01/in-the-heights-movie-corey-hawkins-as-benny-jon-m-chu-lin-manuel-miranda-1202545509/amp/

[natashalost]

Perfect choice! Excited for him.

[teddy1996]

natashalost said: "Perfect choice! Excited for him. "

and he has an amazing voice!!! https://youtu.be/aYoCQug2fHQ

[teddy1996]

principal photography for the in the heights movie starts in may

[GF21]

Some casting news.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Jimmy-Smits-to-Join-Cast-of-IN-THE-HEIGHTS-Film-20190411

 

[jawjuhh]

Just announced on twittter:

Anthony Ramos as Usnavi

Melissa Barrera as Vanessa

Corey Hawkins as Benny

Leslie Grace as Nina Rosario

[JSquared2]

BWW needs better proofreaders!

From their BREAKING news article (spot the unfortunate typo)!

Leslie Grace is a singer/songwriter. Her mainstream debut hit "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" was a bilingual cover of the sh*t Shirelles song. She has charted on the Billboard Tropical Songs chart, and the Latin Airplay charts. 

[teddy1996]

looks like a solid cast so far. i hope to see dark skin latino representation in this film.

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Looks like they’re going the Crazy Rich Asians route: a relatively obscure cast, with sales relying on the strength of the material/marketing and Lin’s involvement to sell it. But I’m glad they’re casting talented people!

[BrodyFosse123]

And I’m sure we will read soon that Jennifer López will be Daniela.

[EllieRose2]

I don't love that they cast a non actress as Nina. We don't want another Rent: Live on our hands. Otherwise, solid cast.  

[teddy1996]

EllieRose2 said: "I don't love that they cast a non actress as Nina. We don't want another Rent: Live on our hands. Otherwise, solid cast."

she actually has done some theatre when she was younger. she participated in musicals. 

[gypsy101]

not super excited that all 4 of the young people are relative unknowns (disregarding Anthony Ramos’ recent ASIB featured role most of America doesn’t know him), i’m legitimately shocked none of the 4 are big names or perhaps recording artists who also act

will we be looking forward to an absolutely star-free cast?

[teddy1996]

gypsy101 said: "not super excited that all 4 of the young people are relative unknowns (disregarding Anthony Ramos’ recent ASIB featured role most of America doesn’t know him), i’m legitimately shocked none of the 4 are big names or perhaps recording artists who also act

will we be looking forward to an absolutely star-free cast?"

the movie’s cast will be a mixture of broadway stars, latin stars, and hollywood stars. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Well, the 1961 film adaptation of WEST SIDE STORY was a major motion picture from the get-go and Natalie Wood was the only major actor in the entire cast. Rita Moreno and Russ Tamblyn had film creds but weren’t at the level of stardom that Natalie Wood was.

[JP2]

gypsy101 said: "not super excited that all 4 of the young people are relative unknowns (disregarding Anthony Ramos’ recent ASIB featured role most of America doesn’t know him), i’m legitimately shocked none of the 4 are big names or perhaps recording artists who also act

will we be looking forward to an absolutely star-free cast?"

 

Corey Hawkins may not be a household name, but he's certainly not unrecognizable. Between Straight Outta Compton (a massive hit), The Walking Dead (a massive show), his starring role on 24: Legacy, films like Kong: Skull Island and BlaKkKlansman that were hits, he's definitely a face that many people are familiar with.  

Leslie Grace, on the other hand, is pretty hot in her genre. Her song Duro y Suave has almost 300 million views on YouTube. There is a large group of people who know she is. The kind I'm sure Warner Bros is looking to market this film toward. 

Remember, these characters are young. I can't imagine being able to list off young Latinx stars between the ages of 18-30 who are "big names" as you put it. 

[JP2]

So...

Anthony Ramos - Usnavi
Melissa Barrera - Vanessa
Corey Hawkins - Benny
Leslie Grace - Nina

And from Jeff Sneider...

Jimmy Smitz - Kevin

And now from Vulture:

Stephanie Beatriz - Carla
Daphne Rubin Vega - Daniela
Rhenzy Feliz - Sonny

Olga Meridith - Abuela Claudia 

 

https://www.vulture.com/2019/04/stephanie-beatriz-joins-the-in-the-heights-film-adaptation.html?utm_campaign=vulture&utm_medium=s1&utm_source=tw

[BroadwayNYC2]

Love Beatriz but she plays very tough and intelligent. Will be interesting to see her Carla.  

[teddy1996]

daphne rubin vega as daniela is a no for me. i am not a fan of her singing. she has a strong voice but it isn’t the best. and rhenzy as sonny does sound interesting but he isn’t even a singer. olga reprising her role jn the movie would be amazing.

[ACL2006]

OMG!! they got Olga to play Abuela!! I'm already crying.

[Kitsune]

BroadwayNYC2 said: "Love Beatriz but she plays very tough and intelligent. Will be interesting to see her Carla."

I recently watched the Brooklyn 99 story where Rosa goes undercover as a ditzy salon customer and ends up having to get her hair dyed blonde and permed to keep the informant talking. That's immediately what I thought of when I heard this