Always wanted to get on the Hamilton hype train but never had the opportunity to get tickets to the musical? Disney Plus will be fast-tracking a filmed version of the original Broadway production. The live capture of the show will come to Disney+ on 3 July 2020.
The filmed version of the multi-award winning Hamilton was originally meant to come to theatres in October 2021, so it’s over a year ahead of schedule. Hamilton will also probably skip a cinema release entirely due to being exclusive to Disney Plus, and the delays that the pandemic has caused.
According to the official release from Disney, the film “transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. Combining the best elements of live theatre, film, and streaming”.
Hamilton the film is produced by creator of the musical Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as Jeffrey Seller and Thomas Kail – who also acts as the director. On the release, Miranda stated: “I’m so grateful to all the fans who asked for this, and I’m so glad that we’re able to make it happen. I’m so proud of this show. I can’t wait for you to see it.”
The cast of Hamilton on Disney Plus includes:
- Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton
- Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler
- Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr
- Christopher Jackson as George Washington
- Jonathan Groff as King George
- Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton
- Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds
- Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison
- Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton
There’s also more exciting things to come to Disney Plus – check out the best upcoming shows and films on the platform. If you’ve not got an account with Disney+ you can sign up on the website for £5.99/$6.99 on a monthly rolling contract.
Author: Hannah Cowton, Senior Entertainment Writer
Hannah Cowton is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She's also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.