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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton Coming To Disney+ This July

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02:04 20 May 2020


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Just 43 days, 10 hours, 17 minutes and 18, 17, 16, 15... seconds to go until Hamilton hits Disney+.

The movie was originally due out next October.

However, they've decided to push its release forward by 15 months!

 

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Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the news earlier this month on social media.

He shared a 10 second teaser with the caption, 'It's only a matter of time...'

This new movie will give you the chance to experience the hit Broadway production from the comfort of your home.

The show, composed by Miranda, has been a massive success, claiming 11 Tony Awards.

It also took home the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

 

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It was announced in February last year that the Broadway show was being released as a movie.

Before the original cast's departure in 2016, they filmed the show at the Richard Rogers Theatre in NYC.

They filmed for several days and used the footage to create a Disney produced movie.

 

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Hamilton was originally due for a theatrical release next October.

However, in light of the current global pandemic, they've decided to push it forward by 15 months.

Walt Disney Company executive chairman Bob Iger released a statement on Twitter following the announcement.

 

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He said, 'We’re thrilled to bring the extraordinary @HamiltonMusical to #DisneyPlus on July 3.'

'In this very difficult time, this story of leadership, tenacity, hope, love & the power of people to unite against adversity is both relevant and inspiring.'

Iger finished, 'Thank you @Lin_Manuel!'

Roll on July 3rd!

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