Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'In the Heights' Gets New Life at The Weinstein Co. (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter
The Weinstein Co. has acquired the rights to Lin-Manuel Miranda's other hit musical, In The Heights. The timing is obviously optimal. Hamilton is up for a record amount of Tony's, Lin just announced he's leaving Broadway July 9th, and he has Moana and Mary Poppins Returns in the works. He's a big name right now, so this is perfect timing.
Lin has said he will NOT be playing Usnavi in the film:
This isn't Weinstein's first venture into musicals. They made Chicago back in 2002, which went on to win Best Picture and helped to revive the musical-movie genre.
The Weinstein Co. has acquired the rights to Lin-Manuel Miranda's other hit musical, In The Heights. The timing is obviously optimal. Hamilton is up for a record amount of Tony's, Lin just announced he's leaving Broadway July 9th, and he has Moana and Mary Poppins Returns in the works. He's a big name right now, so this is perfect timing.
Lin has said he will NOT be playing Usnavi in the film:
This isn't Weinstein's first venture into musicals. They made Chicago back in 2002, which went on to win Best Picture and helped to revive the musical-movie genre.