Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creative genius behind "Hamilton," is carefully considering the prospect of a big-screen adaptation. In an interview for his latest film "Mufasa: The Lion King," he opened up about his views. He stated, "I've always said I'm open to it, if I hear a director with a great take." Miranda already has an outstanding production of "Hamilton" on Broadway that debuted on Disney+ in 2020 and is happy to share it with the world. However, he remains receptive to new ideas.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" - A Cinematic Journey in the Making

Miranda's Initial Thoughts on "Hamilton" Movie Adaptation

Lin-Manuel Miranda's love for "Hamilton" is evident. The musical, which dramatizes the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton, was a highly anticipated follow-up to his 2008 production. Upon its debut, "Hamilton" became a pop culture phenomenon, winning numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for drama and 11 Tony Awards. The music was a crossover hit, spending 10 weeks at the top of Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart and cracking the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Miranda is proud of this achievement and wants to ensure that any movie adaptation lives up to the high standards set by the original.

He shared similar sentiment with Entertainment Tonight, saying, "It would take a really good vision from a director to convince me that 'Hamilton' could be adapted, because these things aren't easy! 'Wicked' took 20 years. It took a long time! We're hitting our [‘Hamilton’s’] 10th anniversary next year. So, give it ten years. … I haven't yet heard a take that would make it a thing." This shows his cautious approach and the importance he places on getting the adaptation right.

The Link Between "Hamilton" and "Wicked"

There is an interesting link between "Hamilton" and "Wicked." "Wicked" director Jon M. Chu also helmed "In The Heights," the 2021 big-screen adaptation of Miranda's first Broadway musical. This success has led to more questions about a "Hamilton" movie. Miranda concedes that since "Wicked" soared to the top of the box office, he has received more inquiries. However, he remains focused on the current moment and the success of "Wicked."

The 2015 production of "Hamilton" was a game-changer, and Miranda is in no rush to bring it to the big screen. He wants to ensure that any adaptation does justice to the original and captures the essence of the story. As he said, "I want to live in this moment of triumph."

Miranda's Vision for the Future of "Hamilton"

While Miranda is not currently in a rush to make a "Hamilton" movie, he is open to the possibility. He believes that it will take a truly exceptional director with a unique vision to make it work. He is willing to wait and see if the right opportunity arises.

In the meantime, he is focused on other projects and enjoying the success of "Wicked." The film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, is already the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation in domestic box office history. Miranda is thrilled with the outcome and looks forward to seeing what the future holds for both "Wicked" and "Hamilton."