‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Broadway Film With Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff Sells to Sony Pictures Classics
variety.comRebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Sony Pictures Classics will release a filmed version of Broadway’s “Merrily We Roll Along,” a Tony-winning production starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.
SPC, which acquired worldwide rights to the movie, hasn’t announced theatrical release plans. This adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical became a critical and commercial smash, recouping its $12 million investment in addition to winning several Tonys including best musical revival and acting awards for Groff and Radcliffe.
It’s a sharp contrast to the reception of the original 1981 production, an infamous flop that was panned and closed after a short stint of 16 performances and 44 previews.
Told in reverse chronology over decades, “Merrily We Roll Along” follows the relationship between three lifelong friends — composer Franklin Shepard (Groff), writer Mary Flynn (Mendez) and playwright Charley Kringas (Radcliffe).
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