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Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
froote
Broadway Star Joined: 2/14/17
#25Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 7/19/18 at 7:47pm
I'm pretty sure the only reason this is happening is because Lin now has the power to pursue a passion project like this. Without him I doubt this would be greenlit. So I still think 'why not DEH' is a silly question when it very much seems like this will be LMM's baby.
Yes there will likely be a DEH film one day (although 10 years seems optimistic and it definitely wouldn't be happening anytime now) but it will be a completely different thing and Levenson is the only person here that would likely be involved.
SomethingPeculiar
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/15/14
#26Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 7/19/18 at 7:58pm
froote said: "I'm pretty sure the only reason this is happening is because Lin now has the power to pursue a passion project like this. Without him I doubt this would be greenlit. So I still think 'why not DEH' is a silly question when it very much seems like this will be LMM's baby."
This. And, with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer producing Lin's passion project, it now gives them leverage if they have a project that they really want him involved in. And who knows, maybe it will a) be successful, b) get awards attention, or c) both.
Rainah
Broadway Star Joined: 11/24/16
#27Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 7/19/18 at 9:42pm
TTB is an odd choice for a movie, it's such an offbeat show and the plot is, well, thin. Sometimes non existent.
That being said, I'm happy it's being directed by someone who clearly adores it, who has played the role before, and who has a documented success making things work when they really shouldn't.
I'm a big fan of TTB so colour me intrigued.
#28Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 7/20/18 at 12:45am
ethan231h said: "I feel like this is gonna be like the last 5 years film"
Agreed.
JuwelLöwe
Swing Joined: 1/30/18
#29Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 7/20/18 at 2:06am
I'm a bit skeptical of letting Lin-Manuel Miranda direct this. Nothing against the guy (I think he is very talented and charming) but he doesn't have any directorial experience. I feel like Hollywood is using this guy as much as possible because he's hot right now and teens adore him. And just because somethings are popular and work with theater, doesn't mean it translate into a good movie.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#30Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/12/21 at 2:50pm
Netflix released a bunch of clips today for their new movies in 2021, and even though it is literally one second long (37 seconds into it), just wanted to share it for those interested.
#31Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/17/21 at 7:20pm
Sutton Ross said: "Netflix released a bunch of clips today for their new movies in 2021, and even though it is literally one second long (37 seconds into it), just wanted to share it for those interested.
Can Andrew Garfield sing? This could be interesting. I like Garfield and Bradley Whitford.
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Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#32Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/17/21 at 7:48pm
I love the entire cast, and Andrew can carry a tune but he is not on pare with the rest of the cast in terms of singing which includes Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, Robin De Jesus and Alexandra Shipp. They needed a name for the movie to even get off the ground since it won't have a massive audience, so Andrew was picked.
#33Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/17/21 at 9:05pmIs this a case where the lead role isn’t too vocally demanding then?
“Somebody stop me before I sing again” - Bazzard
Alexander Lamar
Broadway Star Joined: 2/16/16
#34Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/17/21 at 10:40pmWell....Lin has done the role. Not that I thought he was good at it. I guess it's not that demanding vocally, although I love the recording with Raul Esparza.
A Director
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/18/07
#35Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/18/21 at 3:29am
Sutton Ross said: "I love the entire cast, and Andrew can carry a tune but he is not on pare with the rest of the cast in terms of singing which includes Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, Robin De Jesus and Alexandra Shipp. They needed a name for the movie to even get off the ground since it won't have a massive audience, so Andrew was picked."
What's the source for your statement about why Andrew Garfield was cast? Did Lin call you with the news or are you just running your mouth?
#36Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/18/21 at 4:08am
Raul is such a powerhouse singer and to my ears does not feel under-utilised singing the score. But if Lin could pull it off fine I will take others' word for it that it can work with a lesser voice. TBH it seems to be the rule rather than exception for filmed musicals to have weaker voices than stage counterparts so I for one I am kind of used to it.
"You can't overrate Bernadette Peters. She is such a genius. There's a moment in "Too Many Mornings" and Bernadette doing 'I wore green the last time' - It's a voice that is just already given up - it is so sorrowful. Tragic. You can see from that moment the show is going to be headed into such dark territory and it hinges on this tiny throwaway moment of the voice." - Ben Brantley (2022)
"Bernadette's whole, stunning performance [as Rose in Gypsy] galvanized the actors capable of letting loose with her. Bernadette's Rose did take its rightful place, but too late, and unseen by too many who should have seen it" Arthur Laurents (2009)
"Sondheim's own favorite star performances? [Bernadette] Peters in ''Sunday in the Park,'' Lansbury in ''Sweeney Todd'' and ''obviously, Ethel was thrilling in 'Gypsy.'' Nytimes, 2000
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#37Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 1/18/21 at 12:23pm
But if Lin could pull it off fine I will take others' word for it that it can work with a lesser voice.
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#38Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 5/21/21 at 9:31pm
The only pictures of this movie that have come out are the ones shot by bystanders during filming. I guess it's in post-production or complete with Netflix waiting to announce a release date.
SouthernCakes
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/19
#39Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 5/22/21 at 1:14amLin is not a singer or an actor. Great writer. And I love this show but wish he had not starred in it.
Sutton Ross
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
#40Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 5/22/21 at 1:43am
Musical Master said: "The only pictures of this movie that have come out are the ones shot by bystanders during filming. I guess it's in post-production or complete with Netflix waiting to announce a release date."
In a reel of Netflix films coming out in 2021, it showed Andrew dancing and singing.
Alex Kulak2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/11/16
#41Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 5/22/21 at 11:19am
Netflix tends not to promote films until right before they come out. We probably won't get a trailer until a couple weeks before the movie's out.
#42Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 5/22/21 at 12:43pm
Sutton Ross said: "Musical Master said: "The only pictures of this movie that have come out are the ones shot by bystanders during filming. I guess it's in post-production or complete with Netflix waiting to announce a release date."
In a reel of Netflix films coming out in 2021, it showed Andrew dancing and singing."
Oh that's right, they did release a snippet of the movie. I hope Andrew Garfield does a really good job as Jonathan.
#43Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:08am
Trailer/teaser is here. Kinda hides that it’s a musical…
Tick Tick Boom teaser
#44Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:15am
Wow! Exciting to have an update. I can't decide if this is seems super cheesy, or super charming, or maybe some mix of both. But in any case, I'm definitely interested. Fun to see the many cameos in there.
The small snippet of Garfield singing in the beginning is somewhat encouraging.
#45Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:35amDamn, I didn’t expect to become so emotional watching that trailer.
thirtythirtyninety
Broadway Star Joined: 5/30/05
#46Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 10:40am
Wow.
Wow.
WOW.
Love this
#47Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 11:07am
That was a really good teaser; Andrew has a pretty decent singing voice which is nice, and the movie itself has this charming, almost indie feel to it. It looks solidly directed and shot, which makes me believe that Lin Manuel Miranda might do a pretty good job for his directorial debut.
#48Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 11:44am
I am feeling all the feels.
And not to beat a dead horse, it also makes me wonder what a film adaption of Rent directed Lin Manuel Miranda could've looked like.
Rainah
Broadway Star Joined: 11/24/16
#49Lin to direct film adaptation of Tick Tick Boom
Posted: 6/10/21 at 2:43pm
Damn that teaser looks fantastic. Just the right about of artsy/indie. And I think Andrew will do fine vocally - don't forget that Larson originally wrote and performed it as a one man show. And if you've seen the footage of him singing it.... his voice is certainly not a traditional broadway voice. More like Lin's.
Overall I'm really excited after seeing this.
Curious about Joshua Henry's role though. Hope it will be one that lets his vocal chops show off a bit. And in general I hope they are willing to adapt and change TTB as needed. The show has some absolutely fantastic songs, and great moments, but overall really lacks cohesiveness.
