Amy Adams Joins Universal's 'Dear Evan Hansen' Musical
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hollywoodreporter.comAmy Adams has joined the cast of Dear Evan Hansen, Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway musical. Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) is directing the feature which has a script by StevenLevenson, who wrote the book for the stage musical.
Music and lyrics are by Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who also worked on La La Land and The Greatest Showman.
Ben Platt, who originated the role and even won a Tony for it, is reprising the character of Evan Hansen, a socially awkward teen who gets caught up in a lie when he says he was best friends with a schoolmate who commits suicide.
The act initially brings him closer to a crush and brings him attention but he must face repercussions when the truth surfaces.
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