Rachel Zegler to Star in "Hamilton" Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda's New Musical Film Adaptation of "Octet"

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Lin-Manuel Miranda, the multi-talented creator proficient in writing, directing, acting, and composing, has not only achieved remarkable success in the theater world but has also become a go-to songwriter for Disney in recent years. He has penned numerous original songs for films such as "Mufasa: The Lion King," "Moana," and "Encanto." However, when it comes to his directorial work in film and television, he has only one feature to his name so far, "Tick, Tick... Boom!" The widespread critical acclaim for that film has left his fans eagerly anticipating his next project behind the camera.

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It appears fans' wait is nearing its end, as Miranda recently confirmed in a statement that his next directorial feature will be an adaptation of the musical "Octet," which explores themes of internet addiction. Regarding casting, rumors have circulated in recent weeks that Miranda is eyeing Rachel Zegler for one of the lead roles. The reason for specifying "one of" is that the musical features eight internet-addicted characters who gather in a church, lock away their phones, and begin to share their experiences battling addiction in a support group-like setting.