Universal Writers Program Unveils Participants; Kasi Lemmons, Will Packer And Amy Pascal Named Ambassadors

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Julianne Moore is joining Amy Adams to be the maternal figureheads in Dear Evan Hansen, Universal’s adaptation of the Broadway musical. The movie is warming up its voice as it is in the throes of casting.

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Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterOscar winner Julianne Moore is set to join the ensemble cast of Universal’s movie adaptation of the Broadway hit Dear Evan Hansen, joining Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams and Amandla Stenberg.The story follows Evan Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety. He unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who died by suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note.

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Danny Pino, perhaps best known for his long-running work on TV’s Cold Case, has joined Amy Adams and 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.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterDanny Pino has signed on to join the ensemble of the studio’s adaptation of the Broadway hit, Dear Evan Hansen  joining Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever, Amy Adams and Amandla Stenberg.The story follows Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety. He unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note.

Amy 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.

Universal clearly has a lot of confidence in the upcoming film adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical, “Dear Evan Hansen.” Not only is the studio hoping that the popularity of recent releases like Disney+’s “Hamilton” and musicals such as “Mamma Mia” and “The Greatest Showman” will make “Dear Evan Hansen” a huge hit when it finally hits theaters, but the studio is putting together an incredible cast to ensure that success.

Amy Adams has joined the cast of the film adaptation of “Dear Evan Hansen” at Universal and features the music and lyrics from “La La Land” duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.Adams will play Cynthia Murphy, mother of Connor and Zoe.“Dear Evan Hansen” is the story of a high school senior who has severe social anxiety and has trouble connecting with others and making friends. After the suicide of a classmate, Hansen gets caught in a lie that brings him closer to his classmate’s family.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterUniversal’s big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen is about to add some A-list talent. Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams has signed on to join the ensemble of the studio’s adaptation joining Ben Platt, Kaitlyn Dever and Amandla Stenberg.The story follows Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety.

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Rebecca Rubin News Editor, OnlineUniversal has selected participants for the studio’s 2020 Writers Program, a paid initiative that spotlights up-and-coming scribes.Universal’s Global Talent Development and Inclusion, the division that runs the program, said 1,500 people applied, making it the biggest applicant pool since the program started six years ago.

Olivia Wilde has closed a deal to direct and develop a secret Marvel film project revolving around a female character in the universe. While not confirmed, it is expected that the story will be centered on Spider-Woman.Sony had no comment.The film will be penned by Katie Silberman with Amy Pascal producing.

Marvel Studios just revealed that they’ve tapped Olivia Wilde to direct a brand new, female-led film in the MCU.