Tick, Tick... Boom! (film)
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Directed by | Lin-Manuel Miranda |
Screenplay by | Steven Levenson |
Based on | Tick, Tick... Boom! by Jonathan Larson |
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Cinematography | Alice Brooks |
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Music by | Jonathan Larson |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Tick, Tick... Boom! (styled as tick, tick... BOOM!) is an upcoming American musical drama film directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Steven Levenson, based on the semi-autobiographical musical of the same name by Jonathan Larson. The film stars Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa Hudgens, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Bradley Whitford.
Tick, Tick... Boom! is scheduled to have its world premiere at AFI Fest on November 10, 2021, and is scheduled to be released in a limited release on November 12, 2021, before streaming on Netflix on November 19, 2021.
Premise
An aspiring theatre composer endures a midlife crisis as he approaches 30 and does not feel close to his dream.
Cast
- Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson
- Vanessa Hudgens as Karessa Johnson
- Alexandra Shipp as Susan
- Robin de Jesús as Michael
- Joshua Henry as Roger
- Judith Light as Rosa Stevens
- Bradley Whitford as Stephen Sondheim
- Joanna P. Adler as Molly
- Noah Robbins as Simon
- Ben Levi Ross as Freddy
- Beth Malone as Herself
- Joel Grey
Production
It was announced in July 2018 that Lin-Manuel Miranda would make his directorial debut with the musical adaptation, with Imagine Entertainment and Julie Oh producing and Dear Evan Hansen's Steven Levenson penning the script.[2]
In June 2019, Netflix had acquired the film, with Andrew Garfield the top choice to star.[3] He would be confirmed to star in October, with Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa Hudgens and Robin de Jesús joining in November.[4][5] Joshua Henry, Judith Light and Bradley Whitford would join in January 2020.[6]
In January 2020, it was also announced that choreographer Ryan Heffington would be working on the film.[7]
Principal photography began in March 2020.[8][9] In April 2020, filming had shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] Production resumed in October 2020.[11] Filming wrapped in November 2020.[12]
Release
On June 10, 2021, the first trailer for the film was released online, confirming that the film will be released on Netflix and in select theaters in late 2021.[13] It will have its world premiere at AFI Fest on November 10, 2021.[14] It is scheduled to be released in a limited release on November 12, 2021, prior to its streaming release on Netflix on November 19.[15]
References
- ^ "tick, tick...BOOM! - Netflix Official Site". Netflix. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 19, 2018). "Imagine Sets Lin-Manuel Miranda's Helming Debut: 'Rent' Creator Jonathan Larson's 'Tick, Tick…Boom!'; 'Evan Hansen's Steven Levenson Scripting". Deadline. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (June 19, 2019). "Netflix Lands Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Tick, Tick… Boom!' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (October 30, 2019). "Andrew Garfield To Star In Lin-Manuel Miranda Netflix Adaptation of 'Rent' Playwright Jonathan Larson's 'tick, tick…BOOM!'". Deadline. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (November 5, 2019). "Alexandra Shipp Joins Andrew Garfield In 'tick, tick…BOOM!'; Vanessa Hudgens & Robin de Jesus Also Cast In Netflix Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 28, 2020). "Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Tick, Tick… Boom!' Adds Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Bradley Whitford (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 27, 2020). "'Chandelier' Choreographer Ryan Heffington Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'tick, tick…BOOM!' For Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ "Tick, Tick... Boom! - Production Listing | Backstage". www.backstage.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ "Single and Sizzling! Vanessa Hudgens Crushes Oscars Afterparty Carpet". Us Weekly. February 10, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Miranda, Lin-Manuel [@Lin_Manuel] (April 15, 2020). "Can't wait to keep making #TickTickBoomMovie. Must wait. Our last night of filming before the shutdown, recreating 508 Greenwich, Jon's address, circa 1990 https://t.co/jk30yrO0Bv" (Tweet). Archived from the original on February 7, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Andrew Garfield Filming New Movie in New York Debunks Spider-Man 3 Rumors". epicstream.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- ^ Miranda, Lin-Manuel [@Lin_Manuel] (November 28, 2020). "That's a PICTURE WRAP on #TickTickBoomMovie. So profoundly grateful we were able to finish telling the story and keep everyone safe. Grateful to @netflix for sticking with us. To quote Roger in Rent: "It isn't much, but it took all year." Thank you, Jonathan Larson. https://t.co/hYZL04A7IE" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "'tick, tick…Boom' First Trailer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Directs Andrew Garfield in Netflix Musical". June 10, 2021.
- ^ Hammond, Pete (August 11, 2021). "Lin-Manuel Miranda's Feature Directorial Debut 'tick, tick…BOOM!' Set As Opening Night Film For AFI Fest November 10". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (August 11, 2021). "Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Tick, Tick…Boom!' to Open AFI Fest". Variety. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
External links
- 2021 films
- Upcoming Netflix original films
- 2021 drama films
- American musical drama films
- American films
- Upcoming directorial debut films
- Films about musical theatre
- Films based on musicals
- Films shot in New York City
- Imagine Entertainment films
- Films produced by Ron Howard
- Films produced by Brian Grazer
- Upcoming films
- Film productions suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2020s musical drama films