The article also says Ben Platt is going to reprise his role, and I hope not. He was great in the role on stage, but by the time this film is made, he’s going to be almost 30.
Predictable. Ben will probably have them cast beanie as Alana too.
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Jordan Catalano said: "Platt aged out of the role before it hit broadway so that’ll be interesting. He’ll look like Fyvush Finkel by the time they start filming."
Just released production still from Waving Through A Window:
Ben was perfectly cast and looked the part. He was 23 years old and due to his weight loss, looked every bit like the sad, depressed teenager he portrayed.
They could easily deage Ben Platt a bit on film. It wouldn't take much. He just played a high school senior in The Politician, but I wouldn't be surprised if the part goes to someone younger either.
Tag said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Platt aged out of the role before it hit broadway so that’ll be interesting. He’ll look like Fyvush Finkel by the time they start filming."
Just released production still from Waving Through A Window:
"Why does he have to wave through a window? Why can't the schmuck call like a normal person?"
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It’s not about his actual age, he just doesn’t look like a 18 year old. You can get away with it on stage, but with closeups and whatnot, eh, I think it’s gonna lose the message having a 30 year old being whiny.
Unless he’s visibly, noticeably aged since the Politician, he can still pass, in my opinion. They just need to hurry. Without Platt, there’s not much reason to rush this into production.
You do realize that the role was originated by a white actress, right?
Since there’s also discussion of Ben Platt’s age, I believe that he still looks young enough. And even if they have to make him look a bit younger than he actually is, his performance is still so strong, I’m fine with that.