Dear Evan Hansen (2021)

Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety disorder and his journey of self-discovery and acceptance following the suicide of a fellow classmate.

Director:

Stephen Chbosky

Writers:

Steven Levenson (screenplay), Benj Pasek (based on the musical by)

Stars:

Ben Platt, Julianne Moore, Kaitlyn Dever

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ben Platt	...	Evan Hansen
Julianne Moore	...	Heidi Hansen
Kaitlyn Dever	...	Zoe Murphy
Amy Adams	...	Cynthia Murphy
Danny Pino	...	Larry Murphy
Colton Ryan	...	Connor Murphy
Amandla Stenberg	...	Alana Beck
Nik Dodani	...	Jared Kleinman
Isaac Powell	...	Rhys
Avery Bederman	...	Isabelle
Gerald Caesar	...	Josh
DeMarius Copes	...	Oliver
Liz Kate	...	Gemma
Tommy Kane	...	Greg
Marvin Leon	...	Skye

Storyline

Film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical by Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul about Evan Hansen, a high school senior with a severe Social Anxiety disorder, whose letter to himself, one that was not meant to be seen by others, lands into the wrong hands of a fellow classmate who, as a result, commits suicide. This incident sends Evan on a journey of self-discovery and gives him the chance to finally be accepted by his peers and live the life he never dreamed he could have.

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Plot Keywords:

based on broadway musical | autism | social anxiety disorder | suicide | youth suicide | 

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Did You Know?

Trivia

An open casting call for background actors and extras revealed that new scenes and locations were being added to the story, with details about their usage not disclosed. These include short scenes at an Ivy League College, a social group scene involving high school students, a scene at Ellison State Park and what is expected to be a "grandiose and large-scale" portrayal of the "You Will Be Found" sequence filmed in the suburban community setting of the film.

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Connections

Referenced in Little Voice: Quick, Quick Slow (2020)

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Soundtracks

For Forever (Reprise)
Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Performed by Colton Ryan

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 September 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dear Evan Hansen

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Marc Platt Productions, Perfect World Pictures

Technical Specs

Color:

Color