Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him

Lin-Manuel Miranda On Why He Wasn't Cast In ‘Wicked': "I Really Wanted To Do That Line"
Lin-Manuel Miranda is opening up about why he was ultimately not cast in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. Jon M. Chu directed the movie musical, the filmmaker Miranda had worked with on the film version of In The Heights in 2021.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Explained Why He Really Wanted To Play A Munchkin In "Wicked," And The Reason He Wasn't Cast
One of those people who wanted to be in the film was Lin-Manuel Miranda, who tweeted (when it was announced that Daldry would be directing the movie) that he wanted to play the role of the Munchkin who yells, "Is it true you were her Friend?!":
Lin-Manuel Miranda explains why he wasn't cast in Wicked
Lin-Manuel Miranda has explained why he wasn't cast in Wicked alongside Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who took on the roles of Elphaba and Galinda.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Asked Director Jon M. Chu to Cast Him as a Munchkin in ‘Wicked': ‘It Would've Been Distracting'
After Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborated with director Jon M. Chu on the 2021 movie musical “In The Heights,” the pair almost worked together on 2024’s biggest Broadway adaptation: “Wicked.” During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
Lin-Manuel Miranda 'Really Wanted' a Cameo in “Wicked, ”but Admits 'It Would've Been Distracting'
Miranda joked that he would have delivered the coveted line for the role "very Regina George 'Mean Girls,' " joking that he "didn't make the cut"
Lin-Manuel Miranda Says He ‘Really Wanted' Munchkin Role in ‘Wicked'
The Hamilton creator praised the actress, Kirsty Anne Shaw, who went on to play the opening role, during The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares the First Email He Sent to Hamilton Biographer Ron Chernow
After revealing videos from the auditions of Christopher Jackson and Philippa Soo, Lin-Manuel Miranda has now gone all the ...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda reprises 'Hamilton' role in Philly-set 'SNL' sketch about the Founding Fathers
Timothée Chalamet was the host and musical guest for the episode. He covered Bob Dylan songs, paying homage to his role in 'A ...
‘SNL’ Highlights: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Adam Sandler Cameo, Timothée Chalamet Performs Dylan Songs
As Lin-Manuel Miranda channeled Alexander Hamilton in one musical bit, Timothée Chalamet channeled Bob Dylan in two others.
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What awards has Lin-Manuel Miranda been nominated for? Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for New York, New York, Outstanding Achievement In Music (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton ...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reprises His “Hamilton ”Role, and Breaks Character, During Surprise “SNL” Appearance: Watch
Lin-Manuel Miranda stepped back into one of his most popular roles for Saturday Night Live.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton Cut Off by James Austin Johnson’s Trump During ‘SNL’ Cold Open
Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his iconic Alexander Hamilton role during a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live. The sketch comedy show’s latest cold open spoofed the Founding Fathers when they ...
Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton gets interrupted by Trump in 'SNL' cold open
Lin-Manuel Miranda reprised his role of Alexander Hamilton in the latest "SNL" cold open, which brought him face-to-face with ...
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SNL 50: Lin-Manuel Miranda Got "Hamilton" Return Call on Friday Night
Lin-Manuel Miranda offered some behind-the-scenes looks at his "Hamilton" return during last night's SNL "Founding Fathers" ...
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra McDonald Stop By THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT Tonight
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will welcome two Broadway icons to its stage tonight as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Audra ...